Suitability of the Title

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I find the title very appropriate. Different people visualise their fear in different ways. Therefore, this was the best way the author could bring out what he thinks fear looks like, making the title and the cover compatible.
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The title is perfect for the book. The book's major themes revolve around fear.
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It's quite misleading. Thought it was a horror story at first.
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I don't think so, as I had thought that the book would be based on the supernatural or a killer type book, not a kidnapping. Although it does put a new twist on the title, it still is misleading, much like the cover.
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I think the title is fine because so many different levels of fear exist and people experience fear in different ways. Also, there is a lot of overlap among the genres of suspense, thriller, and horror.
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I mean murder and kidnapping are pretty terrifying. So I think the title is fitting.
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I don't feel like a title is a reflection of a novel, and I have definitely been guilty of not reading a book simply because the title was unappealing...only for it to be republished later under a different name and not realizing that fact until after I'd read and fell in love with it. That being said, I think this title is definitely suitable. Suspense and thrill can totally contain a certain degree of fear - and this book definitely had one on the edge of their seat and anxious/fearful/in suspense of what the outcome would be I think!
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I initially thought it would be a horror book, but realized it was a mystery/thriller! Because of this, I would say the title and cover are a bit misleading.
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The cover and title make sense once you read the whole book. The GhostFace mask plays a big part in the story.
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KristyKhem wrote: 01 Dec 2018, 20:58 "The Face of Fear" seems like the title of a horror story, but it is classified as a suspense novel where kidnapping and murder mystery are the main themes of the book. Do you think the title is suitable for the story? Why or why not?
The title, combined with the cover image of a ghost face, gave me the impression that this was a horror novel. Because of this, I was put off reading it. However, if it was clearer it was a suspense novel I might have tried it.
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It made me think it was a horror even though it is a murder mystery about a kidnapping. The name can be a bit deceiving.
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Murder and kidnapping would instill fear in most people, so it makes sense that the author would associate it with this type of suspense novel. Because fear is such a universal feeling, ranging from minor to heart stopping, it is understandable why different people have such varying experiences of it. Some people have fears socially classified as "irrational", such as butterflies or doorknobs, but that does not mean the fear is any less intense for those experiencing it. No one really has the authority to say which fears are "rational" or "irrational" because it is all based on perception. I think that this title simply reflects how the author feels about murder and kidnapping and what they think strikes fear into the heart of their desired audience.
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The title absolutely suits the story. Because of the mask and his work is very horrifying.
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Kidnapping and murder will always evoke fear in most people. Therefore, the title is not out of place.
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I think The Face of Fear is a suitable title for the book because kidnapping and murders are something to be feared of. We always thought that ghosts or supernatural stories are scary but kidnapping and murders are the realistically scary situations happening constantly in this world.
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