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 37
... tongue feel a bit fuzzy . There's nothing like encountering the taste of sugar just as one's opening one's eyes to dispel the weight of bad dreams . I don't dream very much , as a rule . At least , I don't retain any precise memory of ...
... tongue feel a bit fuzzy . There's nothing like encountering the taste of sugar just as one's opening one's eyes to dispel the weight of bad dreams . I don't dream very much , as a rule . At least , I don't retain any precise memory of ...
Page 59
... tongue demands new sensations , fresh pastry . Going downstairs isn't so hard . But afterward , the agony of climbing seven flights of stairs ! I dream about an elevator . What a mistake , choosing to live in a garret ! Too late to move ...
... tongue demands new sensations , fresh pastry . Going downstairs isn't so hard . But afterward , the agony of climbing seven flights of stairs ! I dream about an elevator . What a mistake , choosing to live in a garret ! Too late to move ...
Page 73
... tongue feels like a doormat . Migraine . Tired eyes . Taking long pulls of grenadine , straight from the bottle . Pure syrup . Plunging a straw into liquid rubies , like blood rushing to my mouth . Endless suckling . My lips keep their ...
... tongue feels like a doormat . Migraine . Tired eyes . Taking long pulls of grenadine , straight from the bottle . Pure syrup . Plunging a straw into liquid rubies , like blood rushing to my mouth . Endless suckling . My lips keep their ...
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