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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... floor , my arched back swaying in a taffeta dress , a jasmine flower pinned to my décolletage . But no . She has noth- ing to fear . Nothing . The walls are thin . In the room next to mine , a young man and woman are shouting at each ...
... floor , my arched back swaying in a taffeta dress , a jasmine flower pinned to my décolletage . But no . She has noth- ing to fear . Nothing . The walls are thin . In the room next to mine , a young man and woman are shouting at each ...
Page 35
... floor and broke . The nib is completely bent . I tried to straighten it , but forget it . The pen is shot . I'm having trouble finding the right words , probably because of this cold ink that leaves only dry marks behind . Sad , this ...
... floor and broke . The nib is completely bent . I tried to straighten it , but forget it . The pen is shot . I'm having trouble finding the right words , probably because of this cold ink that leaves only dry marks behind . Sad , this ...
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... floor . I spent some time deciphering these unusual signs , with the ballpoint clenched between my teeth , half choked from being on my hands and knees to get a closer look . I had trouble getting to my feet again . Breathlessness ...
... floor . I spent some time deciphering these unusual signs , with the ballpoint clenched between my teeth , half choked from being on my hands and knees to get a closer look . I had trouble getting to my feet again . Breathlessness ...
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