ISBN-13
9781250622624
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
04 February 2020
Age Range
NA - NA years
Dimensions
20.83 x 13.72 x 2.03 CM
Shipping Weight
0.27 Kg
Pages
320
Language
English
Grade Level
NA - NA
Erica Bauermeister, the author of the February Reese's Book Club pick The Scent Keeper, presents a moving and evocative novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping the course of our lives.
Emmeline lives on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won't explain are the mysterious scents stored in glass bottles that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination. Captivating and emotional, The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home.
Between 3−4 stars rating, 07 April 2022Scents can bring back memories. Especially when you're away from home. This book is not only about that. It's also about family, growing up and love. It's such a unique book.
Between 3−4 stars rating, 03 September 2021This book is a real page-turner. I enjoyed reading it so much I found it hard to stop, and I was back when I'd been younger, immersed in a story, staying awake until very late at night. It's interesting that the story revolves around scents, about how powerful scents are in bringing memories and even make us do things. Beside the interesting story, I love the setting: islands, the sea and its scent, the waves breaking the rocks, nature's beauty. I was back to the adventure stories I loved when I was young, and the last time I felt this way was when I was reading Life Of Pi.
