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“In the leaping light, as the fresh wood blazed up, Frodo saw many grey shapes spring over the ring of stones. More and more followed. Through the throat of one huge leader Aragorn passed his sword with a thrust; with a great sweep Boromir hewed the head off another. Beside them Gimli stood with his stout legs apart, wielding his dwarf-axe. The bow of Legolas was singing.”

Epic Fantasy Fellowship Of The Ring Awesome Metaphors

Book:THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

Source: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

“Human beings, Isao realized, could descend to communicating their feelings like dogs barking in the distance on a cold night.”

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Book:Runaway Horses

Source: Runaway Horses

“He lit his cigar and sat back at peace with the world; I, too, was at peace in another world than his. We both were happy. He talked of Julia and I heard his voice, unintelligible at a great distance, like a dog's barking miles away on a still night.”

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Book:Brideshead Revisited

Source: Brideshead Revisited

“Kiyo, what would you do if all of a sudden I weren't here any more?' Satoko asked, her words coming in a rushed whisper. This was a long-standing trick of Satoko's for disconcerting people. Perhaps she achieved her effects without conscious effort, but she never allowed the slightest hint of mischief into her tone to put her victim at ease. Her voice would be heavy with pathos at such times, as though confiding the gravest of secrets. Although he should have been inured to this by now, Kiyoaki could not help asking: 'Not here any more? Why?' Despite all his efforts to indicate a studied disinterest, Kiyoaki's reply betrayed his uneasiness. It was what Satoko wanted. 'I can't tell you why,' she answered, deftly dropping ink into the clear waters of Kiyoaki's heart...”

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Book:Spring Snow

Source: Spring Snow

“Saku's figure before me looked like a morning glory drawn with one stroke of the brush. My only regret was that the drawing was not by the hand of a master.”

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Book:To the Spring Equinox and Beyond

Source: To the Spring Equinox and Beyond

“They ate dinner in silence. Her husband did not look at her. her face annoyed him, he did not know why. She could be good-looking but there were times when she was not. Her face was like a series of photographs, some of which ought to have been thrown away. Tonight it was like that.”

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Book:Last Night

Source: Last Night

“He whirled round and round in his rapid love; it pricked him on the breastbone like a needle. He wanted to be shut up in a small space to think about it. He wanted to grab it and eat it like an apple so that nobody else could have it.”

Love Awesome Metaphors

Book:The Mountain Lion

Source: The Mountain Lion

“Alcoholism is...an incurable disease. You will have it for life. Just like you can't turn a pickle back into a cucumber.”

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Book:Disappearance Diary

Source: Disappearance Diary