1. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind
This recognition that all the characters in the novel are flawed guides the reader's understanding and shows Suskinds' complete and big message that society itself is broken and everyone can be controlled. ... Through this technique of narrative perspective the author guides the readers, and influences the reader's in depth understanding and affection to the characters and events throughout the novel. ... The weaknesses of this perspective and the book's course of time also influences how the reader is affected by Grenouille, as they may be misinformed. ...
- Word Count: 3837
- Approx Pages: 15
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Graduate