August comes on not like a month but like an affliction.
The quote by Joan Didion, "August comes on not like a month but like an affliction," captures the oppressive nature of the month of August. It suggests that the arrival of August feels burdensome and overwhelming, rather than simply the start of a new month. Didion evokes a sense of discomfort, as if the heat and lethargy of summer have taken on a more pronounced, even painful quality, affecting individuals' moods...