Perfume
Patrick Süskind
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at 250 WPM4h 23m
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Perfume
Published
2014
Publisher
Tea
Pages
263
ISBN-13
9788850236589
Description
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Set in eighteenth-century France, the classic novel that provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man’s indulgence in his greatest passion—his sense of smell—leads to murder. In the slums of eighteenth-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift—an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris, and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs. But Grenouille’s genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects such as brass doorknobs and fresh-cut wood. Then one day he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the “ultimate perfume”—the scent of a beautiful young virgin. Told with dazzling narrative brilliance, Perfume is a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Perfume?
This edition of Perfume has approximately 263 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Perfume?
For most readers, Perfume typically takes between 5h 29m and 3h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Perfume?
The estimated word count for Perfume is approximately 65,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Perfume?
Perfume was written by Patrick Süskind.
When was Perfume published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.