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 53
... mirrors , I shall die ugly and misshapen . Rue de l'Ecole - de - Médecine . There's a Viennese pastry shop I didn't ... mirror in front of us that we formed an unnatural couple , sitting side by side in the upholstered booth . He didn't ...
... mirrors , I shall die ugly and misshapen . Rue de l'Ecole - de - Médecine . There's a Viennese pastry shop I didn't ... mirror in front of us that we formed an unnatural couple , sitting side by side in the upholstered booth . He didn't ...
Page 105
... mirror . I just cleared them away to get a good look at myself . I wouldn't give much for my chances . Sallow complexion . Puffy cheeks , sprinkled with unidentifiable pimples . A face like an overleavened brioche just about to pop ...
... mirror . I just cleared them away to get a good look at myself . I wouldn't give much for my chances . Sallow complexion . Puffy cheeks , sprinkled with unidentifiable pimples . A face like an overleavened brioche just about to pop ...
Page 127
... mirror . I can't even manage to keep myself company . The monster has attained perfection in abomination . In vain . Because no one will correctly evaluate and appreciate the effort it made to surpass itself . The only evidence will be ...
... mirror . I can't even manage to keep myself company . The monster has attained perfection in abomination . In vain . Because no one will correctly evaluate and appreciate the effort it made to surpass itself . The only evidence will be ...
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