Sweet Death: A NovelTold 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 13
This evening I ' ve embarked on a sugary crossing over oceans of ice cream . My
digestion ... The vanity of writing when the Norwegian omelet is so beautifully
presented : omelet , ice cream , burning brandy . ... overflow with whipped cream .
This evening I ' ve embarked on a sugary crossing over oceans of ice cream . My
digestion ... The vanity of writing when the Norwegian omelet is so beautifully
presented : omelet , ice cream , burning brandy . ... overflow with whipped cream .
Page 18
Everything turns up in a spray can : insecticide , shaving cream , toothpaste ,
hairspray , paint , soap , mineral water , perfume , deodorant . . . even whipped
cream . Whipped cream in the privacy of your own home at the touch of a finger !
Everything turns up in a spray can : insecticide , shaving cream , toothpaste ,
hairspray , paint , soap , mineral water , perfume , deodorant . . . even whipped
cream . Whipped cream in the privacy of your own home at the touch of a finger !
Page 43
I could say that I ' m eating heavy cakes dripping with honey and cream filling ,
that I steal them from the display case in ... have left , sit down in front of a bowl of
ice cream topped with swirls of whipped cream , make it last as long as possible .
I could say that I ' m eating heavy cakes dripping with honey and cream filling ,
that I steal them from the display case in ... have left , sit down in front of a bowl of
ice cream topped with swirls of whipped cream , make it last as long as possible .
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