"His mind snagged on the word like a fish on a hook."
— Nicholls, David (b. 1966)
Author
Work Title
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Vintage
Date
2009
Metaphor
"His mind snagged on the word like a fish on a hook."
Metaphor in Context
She shrugged. 'Wise old gypsy told me.'
'I suppose you disagree on political grounds or something.'
'Just ... not for me, that's all.'
'I can see you now. Big white dress, bridesmaids, little page boys, blue garter ...' Garter. His mind snagged on the word like a fish on a hook.
'As a matter of fact, I think there are more important things in life than "relationships".'
(p. 70)
'I suppose you disagree on political grounds or something.'
'Just ... not for me, that's all.'
'I can see you now. Big white dress, bridesmaids, little page boys, blue garter ...' Garter. His mind snagged on the word like a fish on a hook.
'As a matter of fact, I think there are more important things in life than "relationships".'
(p. 70)
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Reading
Citation
David Nicholls, One Day (New York: Vintage, 2009).
Date of Entry
07/16/2014
