Whilst we may not spare much thought to our sense of smell, it is still a very primal part of our makeup and was no doubt an essential tool back in our hunter gatherer days. We often see adverts for eye tests and hearing tests, many of us wear glasses or hearing aids, but when was the last time you saw anyone concerned about their sense of smell? It seems to be sense that we humans aren’t too concerned about, at least as long as we can smell when the milk’s off. The average human has about six million olfactory receptors in their nose, whilst the average dog has about 300 million. Compared to many animals, the human’s sense of smell is dull and has been dulled further by the comforts of modern life. We rely on these to help guide us through everyday life and they allow us to engage with the world, they are the most useful tools in everyday life. Understandably, most people would much rather lose their sense of smell rather than their sight or their hearing. Our sense of smell often takes a back seat when we think of which senses are most precious to us. “A fantastic tale of murder and twisted eroticism controlled by a disgusted loathing of humanity … Clever, stylish, absorbing and well worth reading.” NO MAJOR SPOILERS
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