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The Perfumist of Paris
by Alka Joshi
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
The first book is THE HENNA ARTIST, the second is THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR and the Third and final is THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS.
I enjoyed all three books equally. I was dying to read this book and I was jumping with joy when I finally got it.
The Perfumist of Paris is set in the 70s and is mainly about Radha’s journey as a career woman as well as how she strikes a work-life balance. Radha works as a perfumist and is the mother of two girls Shanti and Asha. Problems arise when her architect husband Pierre demands that she stay home to take care of the house and the children. The internal turmoil between the mother and the working woman is very relatable. Her possessiveness when children are concerned, and her fear that her children might love her less; all these angsts are depicted beautifully. Tormented by her memories, she tries to steer clear of anything that reminds her of her past and keeps it bottled up.
Radha is mesmerized and drawn towards the world of fragrances and considers it her calling. I admire Radha’s resilience, and determination, towards her work as well as her love and pride for her children.
I just love the bond between the sisters Lakshmi and Radha. Lakshmi always acts as a pillar of support for Radha and knows Radha in and out, assessing her mood by just looking at her face or the tone of her voice.
The character Florence, Radha’s mother-in-law, was great. One often is delusional about mothers-in-law. I wouldn’t like to describe much as some things can be enjoyed more while reading.
The book is sprinkled all over with facts and information about aromas, their origins, and the fragrance industry. The beautiful descriptions of the perfumes, the exotic locale, Paris, Radha’s drive to make an exquisite perfume, the difficulties she faced at work, her attention to detail, her empathetic nature, her zest for learning, and the overall plot; all in all, an amazing grand finale to the trilogy.
All loose ends get tied up perfectly in this book.
What repercussions does she face due to her choices? Read it to know it!
I enjoyed all three books equally. I was dying to read this book and I was jumping with joy when I finally got it.
The Perfumist of Paris is set in the 70s and is mainly about Radha’s journey as a career woman as well as how she strikes a work-life balance. Radha works as a perfumist and is the mother of two girls Shanti and Asha. Problems arise when her architect husband Pierre demands that she stay home to take care of the house and the children. The internal turmoil between the mother and the working woman is very relatable. Her possessiveness when children are concerned, and her fear that her children might love her less; all these angsts are depicted beautifully. Tormented by her memories, she tries to steer clear of anything that reminds her of her past and keeps it bottled up.
Radha is mesmerized and drawn towards the world of fragrances and considers it her calling. I admire Radha’s resilience, and determination, towards her work as well as her love and pride for her children.
I just love the bond between the sisters Lakshmi and Radha. Lakshmi always acts as a pillar of support for Radha and knows Radha in and out, assessing her mood by just looking at her face or the tone of her voice.
The character Florence, Radha’s mother-in-law, was great. One often is delusional about mothers-in-law. I wouldn’t like to describe much as some things can be enjoyed more while reading.
The book is sprinkled all over with facts and information about aromas, their origins, and the fragrance industry. The beautiful descriptions of the perfumes, the exotic locale, Paris, Radha’s drive to make an exquisite perfume, the difficulties she faced at work, her attention to detail, her empathetic nature, her zest for learning, and the overall plot; all in all, an amazing grand finale to the trilogy.
All loose ends get tied up perfectly in this book.
What repercussions does she face due to her choices? Read it to know it!