Quote by Zadie Smith
Boys are just boys after all, but sometimes girls really seem to be the turn of a pale wrist, or the sudden jut of a hip, or a clutch of very dark hair falling across a freckled forehead. I'm not saying that's what they really are. I'm just saying sometimes it seems that way, and that those details (a thigh mole, a full face flush, a scar the precise shape and size of a cashew nut) are so many hooks waiting to land you.
Summary
This quote suggests that while boys may be seen as simple and straightforward, girls possess a captivating allure. The intricate details of a girl's appearance, such as the delicate motion of her wrist, the curve of her hip, or the fall of her hair, can be enticing. The quote acknowledges that these details are not the entirety of who girls are, but they have a captivating power to draw others in. The mentioned physical features, ranging from a mole to a scar, are described as hooks, representing the ways in which these details can capture one's attention and create an emotional connection.
By Zadie Smith