Perfume & Pain Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn book cover

Updated on October 5, 2026 Verdict: A sharp, frank and often very funny sapphic satire of literary Los Angeles with a starred Kirkus review behind it, held back by a heroine half its readers can’t stand and an ending that runs past its best stopping point. Best for: Readers who want literary fiction with a … Read more