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 9
... look my best . But I play the game . Parading the challenge of my de- formity before my mother — that appeals to my ... looks , however . A hint of embarrassment , a vague re- pugnance , an inability to get to the heart of 9 SWEET DEATH.
... look my best . But I play the game . Parading the challenge of my de- formity before my mother — that appeals to my ... looks , however . A hint of embarrassment , a vague re- pugnance , an inability to get to the heart of 9 SWEET DEATH.
Page 13
... look in her eye , resigned to her lard , her dress too short now and riding up over her jiggling thighs , so ashamed at being different from everyone else . And there I am , with a full stomach , slightly jealous of her size . Plenty of ...
... look in her eye , resigned to her lard , her dress too short now and riding up over her jiggling thighs , so ashamed at being different from everyone else . And there I am , with a full stomach , slightly jealous of her size . Plenty of ...
Page 54
... look at . It's true that deep within the rock crystal of his eyes there's a disquietingly steady gaze that calls to mind the savagery of a wolf . But the comparison ends there . The gracious warmth and liveliness of his voice belie the ...
... look at . It's true that deep within the rock crystal of his eyes there's a disquietingly steady gaze that calls to mind the savagery of a wolf . But the comparison ends there . The gracious warmth and liveliness of his voice belie the ...
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