For example, when Bud describes his journey from Flint, Michigan to Grand Rapids, he says: "I was like a little seed blowing in the wind, going wherever the wind took me."
This metaphor compares Bud's journey to the uncontrolled path of a seed, emphasizing his sense of vulnerability and the unpredictable nature of his adventure.
This example is just one instance of many metaphors used throughout the book to create vivid imagery and express complex emotions.