glutton · morbid obesity · simple-minded · bedridden · sanson dynasty · executioner lineage · grotesque · french history · food obsession · harmless
The dim room smelled of stale grease. Jean-Louis, a mountain of flesh from the executioner line, lay immobilized on his mattress. His heavy hand strained toward a platter of meat, fingers twitching in vain, trapped by his own immense weight.