Quote by Jodi Picoult

This must be what an addict feels like, I think, trying to fight the pull of one last, quick read. My fingers itch toward the binding, and finally, with a sigh of regret, I just grab the book and open it, hungrily reading the story.

This must be what an addict feels like, I think, trying to f

Summary

This quote uses a metaphor to describe the intense desire to read a book. The speaker compares this urge to that of an addict craving one last fix. The tension and desperation are conveyed through the physical sensation of their itching fingers reaching for the book. Despite their initial resistance, the irresistible pull forces them to give in and indulge in the story, ultimately portraying the captivating and addictive nature of reading.

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By Jodi Picoult

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