When I smell a sweaty kid I think of werewolves. Specifically Jacob Black from Twilight and I think to myself "Wow who would want a guy who put off a scent like this"When I smell dusty books I think of Hugh Grant in Sense and Sensibility when his sister talks about not liking the smell of books and he agrees that it is the dust.
When I smell grass I think of Edward Cullen in the meadow.
When I smell ice I think of Dimitri in the snow behind the gas station in Montana, making snow angels with Rose.
When I smell something burning I think of shadowhunters and runes.
When I smell the trash truck passing by I think of Yuki and her smell impressions in She Smells the Dead.
So, do you ever smell fiction?
First, I have to politely disagree with you for picking on my fictional man Jacob. I imagine he smells earthy, like grass and pine since he's always outside.
ReplyDeleteEdward on the other hand reminds me of ice. Cold and scentless.
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That being said, this is an awesome question. I can't say I actively am reminded of books by scent but I love the idea.
Great topic.
You know how when you have a cold and things smell differently? That often allows me to recall specific books and moments from them that I read years and years ago.
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