I particularly hate it when an author describes the same thing a thousand times in the book, unless, of course, it is supposed to be some sort of symbolism. LP described the woods and the leaves on the ground too many times for me to count! And though I have wracked my brain, I cannot pick out the symbolism here, if there even is any, which I don't think there is. Anyone have any ideas?
I think the recurring theme of leaves is intentional, though I agree that it got old. Fast. The Collins money originated with the Salem branch of the family tree, and you know how the Collinses love to dwell on their bloodlines and family history. She explains the symbolism herself at one point; I'll see if I can find it...
Ah, p. 97-- Barnabas to David: "We are a special family. We are all leaves on the same tree. And we know and accept that. Our ancestors are always with us, watching over us."
Or maybe it's just Autumn, lol.