Impact of the title

Fu Zaila · Post by **Fu Zaila** » 16 Dec 2018, 01:49

StelKel1592 wrote: ↑15 Dec 2018, 14:36 I liked it because of the word-play. I think anything that generates a double-take is going to attract readers. That said, I can definitely see how it would be off-putting to some potential readers.

I would say that the use of 'but's' in the title has no reason to be offending.

Vitter Krane · Post by **Vitter Krane** » 16 Dec 2018, 08:08

From the book's title, i could deduce the book to be an inspirational novel. The title is a provocation to the audience.

Flowers123 · Post by **Flowers123** » 16 Dec 2018, 16:55

Well for me I wasn't captivated by the title. I may have mistaken the 'buts' in the book title for 'butts'. So it sounded kind of dirty to me. However, a look at the sample and also the reviews and I immediately became a fan of this beautiful work

GCamer · Post by **GCamer** » 16 Dec 2018, 17:34

I like the title. It's funny yet the meaning is actually heavy.

Philip Chepsingil · Post by **Philip Chepsingil** » 20 Dec 2018, 05:30

Samuel Waragu wrote: ↑03 Nov 2018, 04:29 To be honest let me just say that I found it to be offensive. The words sound very strong. On a closer look and consideration however, I decided to give it a trial. I read it. I cannot regret the decision of reading it.

I too found the title of the book offensive. The words used according to me shouldn't have been used for the title of a book.

GPM · Post by **GPM** » 20 Dec 2018, 21:15

DorcasToo wrote: ↑03 Nov 2018, 00:57 For me I felt the title made sense and carries a heavy meaning. It also self explanatory and at the same time symbolic.

Van112 · Post by **Van112** » 22 Dec 2018, 13:35

The title made this book very interesting. It makes readers wanna read i more because it states everything there is about the book. In summary, if life stinks get your head outta your buts. Great job in having a very creative mind.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 22 Dec 2018, 14:44

It is true that the title could be a double-edged sword that may draw the attention of some and be less appealing for some. However, the reality is that no one can ignore it.

ShailaSheshadri · Post by **ShailaSheshadri** » 23 Dec 2018, 04:49

I think this title fits with the theme of the novel. When nothing works out in life, you have to take your own decisions, not bothering for others' criticisms, and you have to move forward in life. As the author himself says this book is not overly intellectual, I presume, this title is fits well with the storyline.

Ladycakes44 · Post by **Ladycakes44** » 23 Dec 2018, 22:39

M Zee wrote: ↑03 Nov 2018, 10:24 I will be honest, the weird grammatical "But's" in the title was originally off-putting to me. I am still not sure if it's meant to be intentional or some reference to the book (as I have yet to read it, I don't know?). But to someone browsing titles, I am not really sure it would appeal.

I agree. The grammatical structure is very off-putting. It sounds interesting as a self-help book, but another review of the title would certainly make me feel better.

Ashleyh22 · Post by **Ashleyh22** » 23 Dec 2018, 22:56

I picked this book because of the title it is really eye catching and cute and would make readers want to open it just to see what it is about.

Nyambura Githui · Post by **Nyambura Githui** » 24 Dec 2018, 07:17

At first I thought the title somewhat offensive, but I still read a review about it. I do not regret that decision because later I read the whole book with so much enthusiasm.

Highly Favoured One · Post by **Highly Favoured One** » 25 Dec 2018, 15:29

The title of the book is a succinct summary of the message of the book. However it is bound to offend some readers over its bluntness, as understandably a number of readers are conservative. This group may be alienated from touching it, but the point of the book still rings true.

Deborahh · Post by **Deborahh** » 25 Dec 2018, 16:38

I honestly think the title is a bit too sensitive. However, it will catch the attention of many readers.

PinkPixi · Post by **PinkPixi** » 25 Dec 2018, 17:37

I think the title is amusing, and it's eye catching because of the play on words. It makes me take a second glance that I probably would not have taken otherwise. If the title wasn't as catchy, I wouldn't be as curious about the content inside the book.