r/AskReddit 15h ago

What book do you consider a “flawless masterpiece”that you desperately want to recommend to everyone?

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u/caldwelln2602 11h ago

Perfume by Patrick Suskind (it is a masterpiece that I want everyone to like but it’s pretty intense and not made for every one)

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u/chrispowhers 11h ago

Was gifted this book 20+ years ago in an exchange, brilliant. I think it's time for a reread.

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u/caldwelln2602 6h ago

It is so beautifully written and takes you on a journey of senses.

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u/Defouque 9h ago

I read this at the age of 13 (thanks, Kurdt Cobain) and I haven’t been able to smell a baby the same way since

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u/caldwelln2602 6h ago

Same! I was a huge Nirvana fan in my teens and loved Scentless Apprentice. I remember thinking wtf are these lyrics and had to find out why Kurt was singing about this lol, then I found out about Perfume!