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I like the progression, the symmetry of every one of Grenouille’s mentors or ‘helpers’ reaching a grisly end, as if he’s a bad luck charm. And the play of readerly repulsion and fascination with his ‘genius’ is well managed. Still hoping it ends in the final symmetry of the gallows.
There’s maybe something strange about the politics - animalism of abject poverty
— Mar 14, 2025 06:32AM
There’s maybe something strange about the politics - animalism of abject poverty
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Really enjoying it so far - the description of the world through scent, the recurring tick metaphor for Grenouille (slightly absurd name) the tinges of magical realism (Grenouille’s supernatural abilities, the unlucky fates of everyone he interacts with) contrasting with the liberal take on historical narrative.
Will he end up executed like his mother?
— Feb 27, 2025 09:18AM
Will he end up executed like his mother?
