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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... asked what secondary school I'd attended . I had no intention of telling him the story of my life . My life ? What a tasteless farce ! I told him only that I'd studied for the baccalaureate exam with a private tutor . I kept the rest to ...
... asked what secondary school I'd attended . I had no intention of telling him the story of my life . My life ? What a tasteless farce ! I told him only that I'd studied for the baccalaureate exam with a private tutor . I kept the rest to ...
Page 108
... asked softly . " I don't like candy , " I whispered in his ear . " I'm going to give you something better . " He glued his lips to the palm of my hand . Then he closed my fingers over the spot . " Keep this kiss forever . As a ...
... asked softly . " I don't like candy , " I whispered in his ear . " I'm going to give you something better . " He glued his lips to the palm of my hand . Then he closed my fingers over the spot . " Keep this kiss forever . As a ...
Page 117
... asked me to come back soon . I managed to swallow my tears , that salty poison . I warned the Student that he wouldn't be receiving any post- cards . And for a very good reason . Now I have to work quickly . How many trips to be made ...
... asked me to come back soon . I managed to swallow my tears , that salty poison . I warned the Student that he wouldn't be receiving any post- cards . And for a very good reason . Now I have to work quickly . How many trips to be made ...
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