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 79
... Spaniard . I recognized him immediately . And yet I'd seen him only once before : a memorable occasion . I was very young at the time . Zohra was supposed to put me to bed , but I managed to elude her and burst into the drawing room ...
... Spaniard . I recognized him immediately . And yet I'd seen him only once before : a memorable occasion . I was very young at the time . Zohra was supposed to put me to bed , but I managed to elude her and burst into the drawing room ...
Page 82
... Spaniard , and terrible violence . I ran far away so I wouldn't know any more of what had just happened under the arbor . Even today , a black hole in my memory . The Moslem cemetery sloped all the way down to the sea . Some children ...
... Spaniard , and terrible violence . I ran far away so I wouldn't know any more of what had just happened under the arbor . Even today , a black hole in my memory . The Moslem cemetery sloped all the way down to the sea . Some children ...
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... Spaniard . But right now I'm too thirsty . My page has had its ration of ink , while I've not yet drunk my fill of aniseed syrup . The neighbors are fighting again . It's become a habit . I hate their screams and insults , the seamy ...
... Spaniard . But right now I'm too thirsty . My page has had its ration of ink , while I've not yet drunk my fill of aniseed syrup . The neighbors are fighting again . It's become a habit . I hate their screams and insults , the seamy ...
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