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 21
... already suspect some kind of imposture behind my literary gifts , my aesthetic sense , my relaxed intel- lectual manner , so out of place in a body devoid of elegance and finesse ? Who would believe me ? Not the Student , no more than ...
... already suspect some kind of imposture behind my literary gifts , my aesthetic sense , my relaxed intel- lectual manner , so out of place in a body devoid of elegance and finesse ? Who would believe me ? Not the Student , no more than ...
Page 33
... already have their mamas ' ample curves , and the self - confidence of those majestic figures on the prows of ships . I take cover in silence , keeping my nose in my books and my ears pricked up . Their remarks frighten me . Learning ...
... already have their mamas ' ample curves , and the self - confidence of those majestic figures on the prows of ships . I take cover in silence , keeping my nose in my books and my ears pricked up . Their remarks frighten me . Learning ...
Page 95
... already had a bellyful of the fundamental insipidity of existence , and I know that only cakes have flavor . Those ladies really appeal to me , laughing so heartily as they stuff themselves with chocolate pudding and raspberry mousse ...
... already had a bellyful of the fundamental insipidity of existence , and I know that only cakes have flavor . Those ladies really appeal to me , laughing so heartily as they stuff themselves with chocolate pudding and raspberry mousse ...
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