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Perfume by Patrick Süskind: what to read next, and why.
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The Silence of the Lambs
Another story that looks closely at a killer's mind, though as a faster thriller.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
A classic about beauty and moral decay, in more elegant, less grotesque form.
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The Shadow of the Wind
Another European novel built on atmosphere and obsession, with more warmth.