The analogy Hannah provides here reflects the era and reveals the suffocating tension of the scene. A powerful and effective simile.
“The atmosphere at the table was as heavy as coal soot, settling on all of them.”
Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale
It’s early in the year, but I think The Nightingale will be one of my favorite 2024 reads. Kristin Hannah places some beautiful and descriptive lines within a poignant plot fleshed out with engaging characters. If you’ve not read any Hannah, I’d recommend her work (especially The Nightingale)! Check her out in GoodReads!
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