“Perfume: The Story of a Murderer“ by Patrick Süskind

In Person Meetup

Note: the book club meets following this one are “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque on Thursday 26 June, “Fake Accounts” by Lauren Oyler on Thursday 24 July and “The End of the Affair” by Graham Greene on Thursday 21 August

• What we'll do

Finish reading, then join us in person, share your insights over a meal and/or drink(s) at Bar Storia del Caffè, The Salil Hotel. It’s on Soi Sukhumvit 57 and is a 5-minute walk from BTS Thonglor station.

Approximately 273 pages. It’s available at Kinokuniya Bookstore for 480baht (https://thailand.kinokuniya.com/bw/9780241973615), $9.99 on kindle or as an audiobook on audible.com.

Synopsis

Set in eighteenth-century France, the classic novel that provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man’s indulgence in his greatest passion—his sense of smell—leads to murder.

• Important to know

No entrance fee, no membership fees. Your patronage of the cafe is highly appreciated, as usage of their facility is without charge. Expect meal/drink to average 400 baht thereabouts