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 73
... was trying to match my rhythm , eating very slowly , letting each bite melt in his mouth before swallowing it . He carefully imitated my behavior . As soon as our plates were empty , he'd ask me what we could try next 73 SWEET DEATH.
... was trying to match my rhythm , eating very slowly , letting each bite melt in his mouth before swallowing it . He carefully imitated my behavior . As soon as our plates were empty , he'd ask me what we could try next 73 SWEET DEATH.
Page 86
... vertiginous height . Her eyes , outlined in black , shone like inaccessible stars fallen into the empty orbs of a statue on a pedestal . As for my father , that tall blond fellow of Viking reserve , I was familiar only 86 SWEET DEATH.
... vertiginous height . Her eyes , outlined in black , shone like inaccessible stars fallen into the empty orbs of a statue on a pedestal . As for my father , that tall blond fellow of Viking reserve , I was familiar only 86 SWEET DEATH.
Page 105
... empty cookie boxes , papers I should have thrown out long ago . A stack of cans containing fruit in heavy syrup was blocking my view of the mirror . I just cleared them away to get a good look at myself . I wouldn't give much for my ...
... empty cookie boxes , papers I should have thrown out long ago . A stack of cans containing fruit in heavy syrup was blocking my view of the mirror . I just cleared them away to get a good look at myself . I wouldn't give much for my ...
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