Patrick S'Uskind

Patrick Suskind was born in Ambach, near Munich, in 1949. He studied medieval and modern history at the University of Munich. His first play, The Double Bass, was written in 1980 and became an international success. It was performed in Germany, in Switzerland, at the Edinburgh Festival, in London, and at the New Theatre in Brooklyn. His first novel, Perfume, became an internationally acclaimed bestseller. He is also the author of The Pigeon and Mr Summer's Story, and a coauthor of the...See more

Patrick S'Uskind book reviews

  • Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 4 out of 5

    strange but hypnotic and gripping

    by Meryl F, Mar 15, 2012

    I read some reviews of this book before buying it and did not really know how it was going to read. I found it hard to get through the first chapter, and read the remainder over several days. The ... read more

  • Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 5 out of 5

    Read This Book

    by Ohrenberg, Oct 30, 2007

    Perfume is brought to life by a powerfull narrative crafted by Suskind. Never before have smells been described so deftly. The reader becomes intimately involved in the life of Jean-babtist, set in ... read more

  • Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 4 out of 5

    eclectic

    by ewag, Sep 20, 2007

    very bizzare, and set back centuries. Keeps you on your toes, and you want to know what will happen next. surprising ending. read more

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