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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... cake one by one . I play the greedy mouse with my fingertip , picking out the lozenges of candied cherries and angelica , the raisins plump with alcohol . I relish these jewels encrusted in the dark cake , the glory of English ...
... cake one by one . I play the greedy mouse with my fingertip , picking out the lozenges of candied cherries and angelica , the raisins plump with alcohol . I relish these jewels encrusted in the dark cake , the glory of English ...
Page 75
... cakes . " He took my advice , at least regarding the cakes . But he flushed deeply . Suppressed anger . He's so sensitive . It was touching to see him like that . We left the pastry shop as though nothing had happened 75 Sweet DEATH.
... cakes . " He took my advice , at least regarding the cakes . But he flushed deeply . Suppressed anger . He's so sensitive . It was touching to see him like that . We left the pastry shop as though nothing had happened 75 Sweet DEATH.
Page 105
... cake and eat it too . Or this : I sometimes think about those novelties , those colorful trick fruits and cakes that betray their promise of sugar with a sour or bitter taste , a flavor of salt or pepper hidden inside an appetizing but ...
... cake and eat it too . Or this : I sometimes think about those novelties , those colorful trick fruits and cakes that betray their promise of sugar with a sour or bitter taste , a flavor of salt or pepper hidden inside an appetizing but ...
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