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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... didn't eat anything this time . My palate didn't have to put up with those hot , peppery flavors it's not used to anymore . And the fitting session was canceled because of anticipated weight loss . After I left , I rushed to a pastry ...
... didn't eat anything this time . My palate didn't have to put up with those hot , peppery flavors it's not used to anymore . And the fitting session was canceled because of anticipated weight loss . After I left , I rushed to a pastry ...
Page 53
... didn't know about . The Student took me there . The shop win- dow where the cakes are displayed is raised unusually high off the sidewalk . I passed by many times without noticing it because I'm so short . There are two or three steps ...
... didn't know about . The Student took me there . The shop win- dow where the cakes are displayed is raised unusually high off the sidewalk . I passed by many times without noticing it because I'm so short . There are two or three steps ...
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... didn't keep track of all the crêpes spread with honey and melted butter I tucked away there . A glorious feed , and I paid for it with alarming dizzy spells coming back on the métro . I know what lies ahead of me from now on . All clear ...
... didn't keep track of all the crêpes spread with honey and melted butter I tucked away there . A glorious feed , and I paid for it with alarming dizzy spells coming back on the métro . I know what lies ahead of me from now on . All clear ...
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