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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... present , that of a second - rate sideshow freak . My seeming immobility and unshiftable weight lead everyone to suppose that mine is a sedentary life . So who would believe my still - recent peregrinations as a diplomat's daughter ...
... present , that of a second - rate sideshow freak . My seeming immobility and unshiftable weight lead everyone to suppose that mine is a sedentary life . So who would believe my still - recent peregrinations as a diplomat's daughter ...
Page 50
... present : sugary tartlets parading across my plate . Nothing else is important except what's right before my eyes : the pulpy flesh of cherries , plums , and apricots . I can talk to him about books for hours , if he wants , but eating ...
... present : sugary tartlets parading across my plate . Nothing else is important except what's right before my eyes : the pulpy flesh of cherries , plums , and apricots . I can talk to him about books for hours , if he wants , but eating ...
Page 89
... present . What is the Student doing at this late hour of the night ? I didn't tell him I was leaving . Will he be worried about my absence ? Because I do intend to take my time in Brussels and sample absolutely everything in the Belgian ...
... present . What is the Student doing at this late hour of the night ? I didn't tell him I was leaving . Will he be worried about my absence ? Because I do intend to take my time in Brussels and sample absolutely everything in the Belgian ...
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