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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... a few words in this notebook that I now carry everywhere with me . I spend many an afternoon in this cozy little palace of chic gluttony . Those interminable afternoons . Mama would leave me alone with 29 TEAROOM, RUE DE RIVOLI. ...
... a few words in this notebook that I now carry everywhere with me . I spend many an afternoon in this cozy little palace of chic gluttony . Those interminable afternoons . Mama would leave me alone with 29 TEAROOM, RUE DE RIVOLI. ...
Page 35
... notebook . It makes me laugh , my stubborn persistence in rooting out a detailed catalogue of vague memories and taste sensations from the void of my existence . I'm en route to nothingness , taking the scenic path of words , the better ...
... notebook . It makes me laugh , my stubborn persistence in rooting out a detailed catalogue of vague memories and taste sensations from the void of my existence . I'm en route to nothingness , taking the scenic path of words , the better ...
Page 84
... notebook braced against my thighs , I still don't feel very well . The dozen hot croissants I just wolfed down are lying heavily on my stomach . Nothing more indigestible than dough right out of the oven , with its moist , yeasty flavor ...
... notebook braced against my thighs , I still don't feel very well . The dozen hot croissants I just wolfed down are lying heavily on my stomach . Nothing more indigestible than dough right out of the oven , with its moist , yeasty flavor ...
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