The Remarkable Books On The Banned Book List

In the slums of 18th-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift - an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs.

But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects such as brass doorknobs and fresh-cut wood. Then one day, he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the "ultimate perfume" - the scent of a beautiful young virgin. Told with dazzling narrative brilliance, Perfume is a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity.

The story follows writer Nick Carraway moving next door to the mysterious and secretive millionaire Jay Gatsby, who purposefully pulls Nick into a world of new money, extravagant parties, and the excesses of the roaring twenties.

Gatsby’s motivations for the friendship with Nick become apparent when the love of Gatsby’s life is revealed, and his intentions come to light.

Plots, plans and disasters manifest as the story unfolds and their lives are changed forever.

The Great Gatsby is the quintessential 1920’s novel, capturing the excitement and optimism of the time while shining light on class divides, loosening morals, the pursuit of love and the American dream