Patrick Süskind books in order
German writer and screenwriter
- Born
- 1949
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 9
Patrick Süskind has published 1 novel, 4 novellas, 1 short story collection, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with Perfume (1985). The latest is On Love and Death (2006).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Patrick Süskind
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Perfume
Patrick Süskind's most-read book, rated by 91 Open Library readers.
Newest
On Love and Death
Published 2006.
Standalone novels in order
Perfume (1985)
Novellas in order
The Pigeon (1987)
The Story of Mr Sommer (1991)
Mr. Summer's Story (1993)
On Love and Death (2006)
Short story collections in order
Three Stories and a Reflection (1996)
Plays in order
The Double-bass (1984)
Other books in order
El Perfume (2013)
Il Profumo (Gaja Scienza)
Film and TV adaptations
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)Film · from Perfume
- Perfume (2018)TV · from Perfume
About Patrick Süskind
Patrick Süskind is a German writer and screenwriter, known best for his novel Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, first published in 1985.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Patrick Süskind FAQ
- How many books has Patrick Süskind written?
- Patrick Süskind has published 1 novel, 4 novellas, 1 short story collection, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Patrick Süskind's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Perfume.
- What is Patrick Süskind's latest book?
- On Love and Death (2006).
- What is Patrick Süskind's most famous book?
- Perfume (1985) is Patrick Süskind's most widely read book.
- Which Patrick Süskind books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Perfume (as Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, film, 2006).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.