I don't like the cover page picture
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Re: I don't like the cover page picture
In a way, it was quite nice of Gary Robinson to give his potential readers a vivid visual hint about what they might reasonably expect to find between the pages. Just think how much of a shock this book would be for anyone who picked it out 'because it had such a nice picture on the jacket'.
The fact that it was a photograph, and therefore real, was one of the things that caught my eye and drew me to choose this book to review over the others on offer.
The idea of someone willingly swallowing swords time after time, in the full knowledge that each time might kill them is totally repugnant to me; so is alcoholism and drug addiction. However, Duke's philosophy of only ever owning the present moment, and living that moment to the full, even if it might kill you, was inspirational.
I loved the book and the jacket too. Great job Gary Robinson!
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I am glad to find someone who thinks the cover was fitting. I am of the opinion that it portrayed the character of Duke and the events described quite aptly. It certainly gives the readers some idea as to what they should expect.JeanTheBean wrote: ↑29 Nov 2018, 08:50 I thought the cover was great and totally in keeping with the book. A tattood man swallowing a sword is the only image that could have appeared on the cover because that is what the story is about.
In a way, it was quite nice of Gary Robinson to give his potential readers a vivid visual hint about what they might reasonably expect to find between the pages. Just think how much of a shock this book would be for anyone who picked it out 'because it had such a nice picture on the jacket'.
The fact that it was a photograph, and therefore real, was one of the things that caught my eye and drew me to choose this book to review over the others on offer.
The idea of someone willingly swallowing swords time after time, in the full knowledge that each time might kill them is totally repugnant to me; so is alcoholism and drug addiction. However, Duke's philosophy of only ever owning the present moment, and living that moment to the full, even if it might kill you, was inspirational.
I loved the book and the jacket too. Great job Gary Robinson!
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Very true! The cover indeed catches the eye and fits the book perfectly. However, I am not sure whether I will be able to watch a real life feat of sword-swallowing without flinching. Thanks for your opinion.
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I agree. I am initially turned off, not because of the content, but because the look of the front cover leads me to question whether the book is well-written. I know they say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but we all do. The look of a book does play a huge role in choosing what we will spend our time reading. The first impression is paramount.
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