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I did not like the cover page of the book. Despite being suitable for the title of the book, I would've preferred to have it less graphic and more symbolic.
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It's unfortunate you do not like the cover picture as well as the fact that it is not suitable for all ages. Sometimes we need to consider what the book has to offer. Anyway we have our own individual differences I I cannot judge you either.
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I like the cover. I did not find it disturbing but I can understand why one would. Sword swallowing can be difficult to witness, especially if you're an anxious person. Maybe it's meant to shock or maybe it's meant to lure. I found it intriguing. However, it's wise to mind the sensibilities of readers to maximise on appeal.
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The picture of a guy swallowing the sword at the cover page of this book did not impress me. However, it did not prevent me from reading the book.
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The illustration on the cover page is disturbing to say the least. As a person who rarely judges a book by its cover however, I gathered courage to experience the pages, the characters, the scenes. The story perhaps deserves an equally disturbing cover page illustration. This is just my take.
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For me, the cover art seems very busy. The man swallowing the sword in conjunction with the tattoos on his arm, seem to me to be a little bit too much. It just doesn't appeal to me.
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I agree! I was, not at all, interested in the book because of the cover page/and even the title. I could’ve easily skipped this book. I’m glad I went back and gave it a second chance. I wish it were more alluring.
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Though the page of the book is not as fascinating as expected, there is an adage that says "you do not judge a book through its cover.
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I'll be very honest...When I first saw this book, the cover actually detracted from it enough that it made me not want to read it. I don't know why this is, I have no explanation for it other than I simply did not like it. I have always been one that first I see the cover and then the description to see if I'll enjoy a story. Perhaps this is why. But ultimately, I looked past the cover.
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I never judge a book by it's cover. So long as the message is delivered, that is all that matters to me.
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Post by samiam013 »

Okay, you most definitely have a great point with this post. When I first saw the cover of the book I was not drawn to reading the book in any way. I was actually quite put off from reading the book due to the cover even though I am an extremely open-minded individual. So, when this book was offered to me for review, it took me a good minute to figure out if I truly wanted to read the story. I have to say that I am pleased that I did not judge the book by its cover. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire story, especially reading about Duke and his sword swallowing.
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On the contrary, I liked the cover as it made me more curious to read the book. I guess it was not meant for everyone but I found it beautiful.
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After reading the book, I find that the cover fits perfectly with the story it tales.
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I neither love nor hate the cover. For me, it's a bit of a conundrum. The sword swallowing is exciting but the scene is uneventful. The image stands out because there's just enough colour and quite a few people in it, but on closer inspection, the people just look random, such is the nature of any audience I suppose.

As an adult, I'm no longer interested in the circus and such acts, the closest I get to seeing anything like this is Britain's Got Talent. If I was to see this book, as much as the tattooed man interests me, there is not enough about the cover that entices me to pick up the book to read more. If the author wanted to captivate me with this story, he would have to hope that I come across a really good review. A picture really does tell a thousand words, but in this case, the words are too washed out for.

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Post by Kishor Rao »

Me too!! I don't think the cover page does justice to the beautiful content of the book.
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