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  i have been thinking about this book a lot lately, though it has been a few years since i've read it. i first became aware of it by reading that kurt cobain had modeled the lyrics to the song scentless apprentice after this novel. i then began a fruitless search for it at used book stores and after many failed attempts to find it i lost interest. then years later i caught word they were making it into a film, renewing my interest. after several more failed attempts to find a copy, i finally ran across a great first edition hardbound version at a used bookstore about two blocks away from my apartment at the time. the book exceeded my expectations, which were already high given cobains huge endorsement, in ways i didn't anticipate--as many great works have. at its core it is the ultimate tale about alienation and loneliness (of course one can then imagine cobains fascination with the story). as well as being a wonderful allegory for desolation, it is also a thrilling and beautifully written work. the only other effort i know of by suskind is a short novel titled the pigeon which is another worthwhile tale thematically attacking loneliness and alientaion. i highly suggest perfume to anyone that has not read it--or at least you should watch the movie that is in my opinion a fair adaption of the novel, but probably not half as good.

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