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 59
... of intermingling with water . Is that why I have more and more cravings for fruit juices , milkshakes , ice cream sodas , polychrome cocktails with an American flair ? I'm through with old - fashioned tearooms and their out 59 SWEET DEATH.
... of intermingling with water . Is that why I have more and more cravings for fruit juices , milkshakes , ice cream sodas , polychrome cocktails with an American flair ? I'm through with old - fashioned tearooms and their out 59 SWEET DEATH.
Page 72
... fruit tipped over onto my foot , and a streak of pain shot all the way up to the roots of my hair . I turned back into a stone , a sponge soaked in liquid lead , a magma of curdled fat . Momentarily freed by alcohol from my usual pulpy ...
... fruit tipped over onto my foot , and a streak of pain shot all the way up to the roots of my hair . I turned back into a stone , a sponge soaked in liquid lead , a magma of curdled fat . Momentarily freed by alcohol from my usual pulpy ...
Page 105
... fruits and cakes that betray their promise of sugar with a sour or bitter taste , a flavor of salt or pepper hidden ... fruit in heavy syrup was blocking my view of the mirror . I just cleared them away to get a good look at myself . I ...
... fruits and cakes that betray their promise of sugar with a sour or bitter taste , a flavor of salt or pepper hidden ... fruit in heavy syrup was blocking my view of the mirror . I just cleared them away to get a good look at myself . I ...
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