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 55
... touch her . I've eaten nothing but honey for three days now . I'm trying out all sorts of different kinds . I write them down , classify them , move on by a process of elimination . Manuka honey from Aus- tralia is the most exquisite of ...
... touch her . I've eaten nothing but honey for three days now . I'm trying out all sorts of different kinds . I write them down , classify them , move on by a process of elimination . Manuka honey from Aus- tralia is the most exquisite of ...
Page 72
... touch liquor again . Too bad about the crème de cassis , such a delightful flavor . I'm fighting against irresistible drow- siness ; my handwriting has degenerated into filiform marks that may prove indecipherable later on . Tiny beetle ...
... touch liquor again . Too bad about the crème de cassis , such a delightful flavor . I'm fighting against irresistible drow- siness ; my handwriting has degenerated into filiform marks that may prove indecipherable later on . Tiny beetle ...
Page 104
... touch with the language of my fellow creatures and gives me the luxury and liberty of speaking without interruption . Spares me so much exhausting exposure to humanity , nosy , gabby , prying , in- quisitive humanity that always demands ...
... touch with the language of my fellow creatures and gives me the luxury and liberty of speaking without interruption . Spares me so much exhausting exposure to humanity , nosy , gabby , prying , in- quisitive humanity that always demands ...
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