She pointed at the text as if it was a piece of rotten meat. I said. I picked the book up and double checked the title, to make sure I hadn't misidentified the subject. I said. I looked up to see she'd already left the room. Simon pointed at the text, grinned and faked a yawn. I said, striding after her.
In this excerpt from Kelley Armstrong's "Belonging," the narrator observes a character's strong disdain for the text, comparing it to something repulsive. This vivid imagery highlights the emotional intensity surrounding their reaction, suggesting that the content is either painful or unpleasant. The narrator, curious about this reaction, picks up the book to confirm the title, emphasizing their desire for clarity regarding the subject matter.
As the narrator processes the situation, they...