Perfume (book) by Süskind

i went on book shopping spree, i also got myself Peter Süskind's Perfume, Story of a murderer.
I wasnt aware of that book, till i saw the title of it on Tiina's readed books list in Facebook. I like to know what books, especially good ones mu friends and aquintances have read. I have recently seen a film version of it, so that also got me wanting to know how book is written.
Book is thrilling though, for looong time, i got shivers on skin in warm room....and although i sounds like cliche that i say over and over, the books descriptivness beats movie anytime :)
but i guess its just me :)
looking foward of finishing book