Similes in the book single shard?

While "Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park is a beautiful book, it doesn't use a lot of overt similes. The story relies more on powerful imagery and evocative descriptions to create a sense of wonder and realism.

However, there are some instances where the author comes close to using similes, or uses figurative language that evokes a simile-like effect:

* "The sky was the color of a crow's wing." (This is a metaphor, but it functions similarly to a simile, comparing the sky to the color of a crow's wing.)

* "Tree roots snaked across the path like the arms of a sleeping giant." (Again, a metaphor, but evokes a comparison between tree roots and the arms of a sleeping giant.)

* "The rain fell like tears." (This is a simile, and it's used to describe the relentless nature of the rain.)

* "The potter’s wheel spun, a blur of clay and water." (This sentence doesn't explicitly use a simile, but the description of the spinning wheel as "a blur" creates a comparison to something fast and indistinct.)

The book is filled with rich descriptions that help the reader visualize the world of "Single Shard," but direct similes are not a defining characteristic of the writing style.