What did you think of the cover of this book?

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The cover is meaningful. It tells of the story the book is about. Just like the narrative in the pages of the book, the cover also is inspiring and definitely creative.
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The cover is meaningful. It tells of the story the book is about. Just like the narrative in the pages of the book, the cover also is inspiring and definitely creative.
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The cover's symbolism, though initially unclear, reflects the author's dual perspective as a Pakistani immigrant in the United States. While the design may not immediately captivate, it aligns with the theme of viewing the American Dream through an immigrant's eyes. Ultimately, the book's content proves more engaging than its cover suggests.
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I think the cover explains the book. The perspective of an immigrant, symbolized by the glasses adorned with various flags on the table, is very powerful.
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Post by Kshitija Sonawane »

Yes, I think it does. Considering the topic of the book and the things discussed here, yes it does and the cover is very clever here. Whoever had this idea of the cover seems witty and experienced and the cover perfectly explains what the book is about.
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It surely has a meaning from the author. After the readers read the book and the title, all of them have connections with the pictures on the cover. It has something to do with the diferent flags on both lenses.
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I think that the cover of the book adequately describes the core of this book. It fits it like a glove and I'm happy I read it.
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The artistic work of art that shows an eye glass with the two lenses colored with the flag of two different countries, showcasing the different countries where the author lived his life. The cover is amazing!
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Post by Rocky Ellery James Tumbelaka »

At first, the cover could.be confusing. The title was a door, but the cover was a pair of glasses. Only after reading the book you could understand the meaning of it. The glasses sbolize the author perspective as a Pakistani in the United States.
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The cover of the book is simple with a good use of color. However, it gains a deeper meaning once you read the entire cover and think about what the words and picture represent.
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Post by Christabel nmeso »

The cover design is quite striking, isn't it? It beautifully captures the essence of the book – the blending of two worlds, perspectives, and identities. The symbolism of the glasses representing a clear vision shaped by both Pakistani and American experiences really speaks to the immigrant's journey of seeing and understanding a new world while carrying the vision of their homeland.
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The book's subject matches my first impression of the cover; the two flags on the different lenses of the same glasses indicate how the writer experiences life from two perspectives: the American and the Pakistani. The subtitle confirmed my understanding. On the other hand, the main title is a bit vague, and it takes a moment to catch up with the meaning behind "The Golden Door."
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I do not like the book cover. A lot of work was done making it look too much. I think keeping it simple would have been better
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People say don't judge a book by it's cover but to be honest I picked up this book because of it's cover. The flag of my neighbouring country on the cover made me want to read it.
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Although I like that the cover symbolizes the theme of the book, I don't think it would be understood by many until they read the book. The colors also give off a cold feeling that would not entice buyers.
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