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 76
... sugar cube . The comprehensive exams are coming up . I continue my sugar marathon unruffled , with a free and easy mind , spending my time in pastry shops instead of libraries with a clear conscience . All around me , irritability ...
... sugar cube . The comprehensive exams are coming up . I continue my sugar marathon unruffled , with a free and easy mind , spending my time in pastry shops instead of libraries with a clear conscience . All around me , irritability ...
Page 83
... sugar , and the cotton candy that is so becoming to the monster . Street fair at Pigalle . But places like this aren't for me . Here everyone looks a bit like a monster , and no one notices me . To the enjoyment of sugar , I like to add ...
... sugar , and the cotton candy that is so becoming to the monster . Street fair at Pigalle . But places like this aren't for me . Here everyone looks a bit like a monster , and no one notices me . To the enjoyment of sugar , I like to add ...
Page 126
... sugar from my milk ducts . The Student . Will he come by again ? I chose sugar with its slow sweetness , its little sips of pleasure . I was playing tea - party with death . As this night wears on to its end , I feel like crying uncle ...
... sugar from my milk ducts . The Student . Will he come by again ? I chose sugar with its slow sweetness , its little sips of pleasure . I was playing tea - party with death . As this night wears on to its end , I feel like crying uncle ...
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