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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Page 12
... beautiful woman . Four feet eleven inches . Not a sliver more . I checked again this morning . That's the figure . A round figure . I'm pleased with it . My mother is a gifted teacher . She carried out her duties as a private tutor with ...
... beautiful woman . Four feet eleven inches . Not a sliver more . I checked again this morning . That's the figure . A round figure . I'm pleased with it . My mother is a gifted teacher . She carried out her duties as a private tutor with ...
Page 107
... beautiful at the height of her arrogance . The boil has taken over half my chin . I hold my breath so they won't know I'm here . I can see the Spaniard full - face . I'm not afraid of him at all this time , because there's something sad ...
... beautiful at the height of her arrogance . The boil has taken over half my chin . I hold my breath so they won't know I'm here . I can see the Spaniard full - face . I'm not afraid of him at all this time , because there's something sad ...
Page 122
... beautiful to be spilled . That's why I didn't choose to open my veins . And I didn't want to dirty the sheets I don't hear the neighbors anymore . Perhaps they're away on vacation . I haven't seen anyone out in the hall . Each to his ...
... beautiful to be spilled . That's why I didn't choose to open my veins . And I didn't want to dirty the sheets I don't hear the neighbors anymore . Perhaps they're away on vacation . I haven't seen anyone out in the hall . Each to his ...
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