What do you think about the title of the book?

[anoushka_thakur]

I believe it is appropriate, since the eleven-year-old is the youngest and the common factor between the other two ladies. Additionally, she is also the one who has gone through alot in a short period of time time and still has a alot of room to turn her life around. She is also both mature but still has a child side, basically she is the most profound of the three.

I agree the title is appropriate. Anyway, don't you find Kalayla's character a bit contemptuous when she addresses her seniors?

Yes it definitely is. But look at how she has grown into it. She's been surrounded by an environment that has made her that way. It's probably a way of expressing her feelings in a different way? What is your thought?

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

I believe it is appropriate, since the eleven-year-old is the youngest and the common factor between the other two ladies. Additionally, she is also the one who has gone through alot in a short period of time time and still has a alot of room to turn her life around. She is also both mature but still has a child side, basically she is the most profound of the three.

I agree the title is appropriate. Anyway, don't you find Kalayla's character a bit contemptuous when she addresses her seniors?

Yes it definitely is. But look at how she has grown into it. She's been surrounded by an environment that has made her that way. It's probably a way of expressing her feelings in a different way? What is your thought?

I wouldn't sum it up as an influence from Jamal's interactions with her mum as a whole. But I think one reason for her behavior is because Maureen spends very little time with her. Therefore she hardly gets the correction that comes from a parent. At 11 years old, I'd say her language at most times is inappropriate. But Jeannie used that aspect in this book a bit differently, making it funny and interesting.

[dm1971]

I think the title of the book is great: it's symbolic. Kalayla is the youngest of the three primary characters, and we can perceive that she learns a lot from her mother and Lena. I cannot think of other alternative titles, but Three Women seems okay? It's probably average.

[NDeMeer]

Although Kalayla is a very pretty name, I believe the title of a book should tell us something about the story. The name of a character does not do that. This is why I think Kalayla isn't a very apt title and the suggested 'family ties', though less intriguing, would be a better alternative. I'm sure the author could come up with an even better one.

[Juliet+1]

I like "Kalayla" as a title, because I see her as the central character. The other two women are older, one very much older, and their experiences of life have been different from what Kalayla's will be. In a sense, we are seeing past, present, and some hints of the future. Also, using the central character's name as the title is likely to intrigue potential readers. They have to take a look at the inside to see what the book is really about.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

If I were to choose a different title, I would go for The Missing Pieces. However, I don't think there's any effect on using Kalayla as the title.

Missing pieces is a good alternative. All three protagonists have missing pieces in their lives, and those have led them to the current lives that they are having. So I think this title gives more meaning to the book

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Since Kalayla is really the one who tied all three women together, I think it is appropriate that it would be her name for a title.

I trust Jeannie used that concept for a reason. Isn't it fascinating that the youngest gets to take the position of owning the title?

Yes, it is a facinating idea. Yet, what I believe is that the title of the book has to give some meaning as well as insight to the book, rather than only being unique and intriguing. That is why I am seeking for an alternative rather than Kalayla

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think the title is suitable for the book. Although it might also be something like 'Family Ties' .
Kalayla is just okay.

Family ties sounds interesting. But I think it limits the plot to some extent.

Yes, I agree. Family ties will limit the plot to some extent. With the title Kalayla the author is free to include any content in her book. Yet I would like to have a title with more meaning, which gives some insight to the reader

[Sushan Ekanayake]

"Family ties" is a good alternative, but it will cut down the uniqueness of the book which is given by the current title

Yeah, I agree with you. Besides, I doubt 'Family Ties' would encompass all the elements of this book.

What do you think would be left out if Family Ties was chosen for a title?

Still I think that the author can include almost everything, and then we can discuss over the title being limited but the content of the book being unlimited. In that aspect, Kalayla is better

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

I like "Kalayla" as a title, because I see her as the central character. The other two women are older, one very much older, and their experiences of life have been different from what Kalayla's will be. In a sense, we are seeing past, present, and some hints of the future. Also, using the central character's name as the title is likely to intrigue potential readers. They have to take a look at the inside to see what the book is really about.

The most interesting part is that I was eager to know why the reader chose Kalayla as a title. It led me to read openly and keenly. I guess that was Jeannie's intention. The artwork also captures the attention of the reader.

[eddhee_]

I think that 'Kalayla' was chosen as the title of the book because of her role in the lives of the other 2 women. The title is perfect, l can't think of any other alternatives.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

I think that 'Kalayla' was chosen as the title of the book because of her role in the lives of the other 2 women. The title is perfect, l can't think of any other alternatives.

On the contrary, if I was to see it on your perspective, Jeannie would also probably have named the book "Lena". She also had a fare share in the lives of Kalayla and Maureen. Would you agree?

[kiskad]

While the title makes sense, the title may seem to the reader to be basic and unimaginative, which cannot be good when trying to entice a reader to read a book. However, it may do the opposite, leaving the reader wondering why the book is about three women, yet only one is mentioned in the title.

[eddhee_]

I think that 'Kalayla' was chosen as the title of the book because of her role in the lives of the other 2 women. The title is perfect, l can't think of any other alternatives.

On the contrary, if I was to see it on your perspective, Jeannie would also probably have named the book "Lena". She also had a fare share in the lives of Kalayla and Maureen. Would you agree?

Seeing it that way is not totally out of place. But l still maintain that Kalayla's character is a unique one. So, using it as the title of the book further buttress that point.

[RHD]

I feel like the title is catchy and unrevealing. This is a plus for me. Kalayla is uncommon hence appeals more to diverse readers.