I came across this fascinating interactive article from The Pudding about similes in literature, and I immediately thought some of my fellow book nerds here would enjoy it as much as I did.
It explores how authors use comparisons in writing, from the beautifully poetic to the wonderfully strange, and it’s the kind of deep-dive into language that makes you stop and appreciate just how powerful a well-crafted sentence can be.
If you love writing style, memorable prose, or simply geeking out over the art of storytelling itself, this is such a fun read.
Check it out here.