What did you think of the cover of this book?

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Re: What did you think of the cover of this book?

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Personally, the cover gave me the impression that the book's plot was entirely different from what I actually read when I first got it. I don't think the cover is poorly designed; rather, I don't connect with the story.
The title doesn't appeal to me in terms of font or color, and the background blends in with it too.
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The cover appealed to me. I was ready to read this book and unveil the mystery that was burried in the book just after getting a look at the cover.
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I like the orange and the style of the title. I find too many images, and they are not particularly appealing to me.
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I've observed that book covers play a crucial role in my book selections, capturing my interest at the library or bookstore. Personally, I prefer visually appealing covers that intrigue me. However, I was disappointed with the cover of this specific book, finding it outdated. I believe a more thoughtfully designed cover could have significantly improved its overall appeal.
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Post by Carol McCoy Phelps »

Frankly, this is the worst cover for this book!

I thought that the man was a boat captain and the tire was a life preserver. It just this moment occurred to me that all of those strange blobs represent air from a blow-out.

The artwork poorly represents the story. Never could I guess that it’s a tire. Surely, someone could have seen what I see. Even knowing what everything is supposed to be doesn’t help.
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I love the colour of the text and that it is very busy, but when I look closer I am not too fond of it too much. the pictures does not flow nicely into each other, but otherwise it did captivate me.
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The cover isn’t particularly appealing and would not have induced me to pick it up at a store or library and read the blurb. The orange title, while understandable, doesn’t look particularly professional. The rest of the coved is very busy and confused. It makes sense but isn’t particularly inviting.
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Book covers significantly influence my book selections. I prefer visually appealing covers that grab attention and intrigue me. However, the cover of this book appeared dated and unappealing, deterring my interest.
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There seems to be a lot going on at the same time on the cover, so it's hard to get the message the cover is trying to convey, it makes it look so congested.
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Post by Dianë Godwill »

It's oddly perplexing, yet appealing to me. I appreciate how even just one glance at the cover offers a glimpse into the author's writing style.
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