https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-sound-of-silence

I really enjoyed Lisa Abend’s “The Sound of Silence” article! It had a nice hook and was entertaining throughout the whole story, as if a knowledgeable friend were telling it to me. This style of writing makes the reader feel connected with the writer, and their travel experience. I could visualize the story being told as if it were a movie. The writer did a good job describing places, scenarios, and people in a way that didn’t solely rely on adjectives; Abend really painted a picture by describing actions or giving examples about feelings she had (wanting to get away from crowds of people). Abend did a wonderful job of mixing her personal experience and opinions with her observations of other people, nature, and facts about the journey, and Inverie–weaving all of her information together seamlessly. What tied together the article was the successful narrative arc and keeping a consistent theme about conversation and human connection.