Sweet Death: A NovelOverlook Press, 1987 - 130 pages Told with dazzling narrative brilliance and the haunting power of an impassioned soliloquy, an astonishing parable of a woman's obsession of sweets and delicacies is seen. A novel of heartstopping intensity, black humor and passion not easily forgotten. |
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Page 87
... on her way back to Madagascar . She didn't mention the reason for her visit to Europe . Don't answer . Exams are coming up , give them as an excuse . Seeing her again will neither move nor surprise me . 87 SWEET DEATH.
... on her way back to Madagascar . She didn't mention the reason for her visit to Europe . Don't answer . Exams are coming up , give them as an excuse . Seeing her again will neither move nor surprise me . 87 SWEET DEATH.
Page 94
... Madagascar or elsewhere . I get on the plane as well . A terrorist armed only with pounds of fat , I threaten the other passengers with my excess weight . They all look at me suspiciously , except for that very stylish and lovely woman ...
... Madagascar or elsewhere . I get on the plane as well . A terrorist armed only with pounds of fat , I threaten the other passengers with my excess weight . They all look at me suspiciously , except for that very stylish and lovely woman ...
Page 125
... Madagascar ? Can he sense my presence ? Can he detect my lies , can he smell the stink from my intestines through the door ? He doesn't belong in this grotesque lair , handsome as he is , the negation of what I am . He belongs to the ...
... Madagascar ? Can he sense my presence ? Can he detect my lies , can he smell the stink from my intestines through the door ? He doesn't belong in this grotesque lair , handsome as he is , the negation of what I am . He belongs to the ...
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