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 26
... give me now and then , " so that student life won't turn you into a complete idiot . " No more clandestine fitting sessions in her room to make a more presentable monster of me . No more maternal duties . She'll return to the almost ...
... give me now and then , " so that student life won't turn you into a complete idiot . " No more clandestine fitting sessions in her room to make a more presentable monster of me . No more maternal duties . She'll return to the almost ...
Page 88
... give in , though . It's stronger than I am . I'll go to Brussels . A very restless night . The effervescent anticipation of leaving tomorrow morning . It's not the thought of seeing her again that keeps me from sleeping , but rather the ...
... give in , though . It's stronger than I am . I'll go to Brussels . A very restless night . The effervescent anticipation of leaving tomorrow morning . It's not the thought of seeing her again that keeps me from sleeping , but rather the ...
Page 105
... give much for my chances . Sallow complexion . Puffy cheeks , sprinkled with unidentifiable pimples . A face like an overleavened brioche just about to pop . The only depression in this plumpness : the big purplish - gray circles under ...
... give much for my chances . Sallow complexion . Puffy cheeks , sprinkled with unidentifiable pimples . A face like an overleavened brioche just about to pop . The only depression in this plumpness : the big purplish - gray circles under ...
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