"It was like when you make a move in chess and just as you take your finger off the piece, you see the mistake you've made, and there's this panic." -pg. 124
This analogy is very effective in more ways than one. First off, it accurately describes how Kathy was feeling. This is the first time Kathy and Ruth have argued. Now that they have moved into the Cottages, their surroundings as well as themselves are changing. The analogy of a feeling of moving a chess piece is effective because games are universal. The "mistake made" during chess is relatable and opens your opponent up to many options to take you down. Another reason this analogy is effective is because they previously had played chess at Hailsham. The author is bringing back a previous topic in order to connect the feeling.
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