Books To Be Read
A curated list of books I'm planning to read. Each entry includes a summary to help me remember why I wanted to read it. Click on any book to expand its summary.
A dark and atmospheric novel about Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man born with an extraordinary sense of smell but no personal scent of his own. Set in 18th-century France, the story follows Grenouille's obsession with capturing the perfect scent, leading him down a path of murder and madness. Süskind's prose is rich and evocative, creating a world where scent becomes a form of power and identity. The novel explores themes of alienation, obsession, and the nature of human connection through a unique and unsettling lens.