Book title

[Melisa Jane]

Though it is the author's choice, I do think the title of the book should majorly revolve around the protagonist which wasn't the case here.

I agree. And if it were to talk about all these stories, which one could it really be? I think the current title is just fit for its purpose.

[Melisa Jane]

Yes. The murder is the turning point where humankind was split into two groups that would meet only much later. This division is the main theme of the book. Everything from that page and on just elaborates on the matter.

I hadn't thought of it in this angle. The murder was actually a turning point. This introduced sin to the world, as well as separating man from God. Good point you have there!

[Melisa Jane]

I think it's a pretty good title, because it definitely catches your attention. In addition to that, I think that the author chose that title because the book kind of revolves around it. In the beginning the author spoke about Adam and Eve and how they changed everything for mankind. Then after awhile things begin to return to some sense of normalcy when Adam and Eve start to build a life for them and their children and all that. BUT that all changes when Cain kills Abel and runs off. That was the pinnacle moment. Without that moment, (according to the story) life would have continued on the way it was. So yes, the book does go all the way to Noah's time but had Cain not killed Abel I don't think that God would have had a need to have Noah build the ark, thus eliminating his role in God's plan. Overall, I think it was a pretty good title choice, but that's just my take on it!

I agree with you. The act of killing Abel was the pivot point. It turned everything around. This is, therefore, a very important point of this book. The title was just okay.

[Melisa Jane]

I personally thought that this book was a murder mystery rather than a religious book. I don’t think the title particularly suits the book just because it’s not an accurate representation of what the novel is about.

I get your point. Someone might think that the Abel being talked about in this book is a completely different one from the biblical one. Having said that, the story of Cain and Abel is a popular one. I'm sure a reader will have a hint after reading this book's title.

[Melisa Jane]

I think it was intentional. Come to think of it, the main story arc is about Cain and Abel and the story circled back to them at the end.

Yes. And to add on your already convincing points, the story of Cain and Abel made the turning point in human relationship with God. It was, indeed, an important story.

[Ochieng Omuodo]

It is not lost on me that a book title these days is likely to be intended to sell a book and to pique interest in readers.

[Ada Ling]

I agree that there was not much talking about Abel and his death. I would expect there will be more about Abel as the title is related to Abel. This title, however, did catch my attention and made me to pick this book to read.

[Becccccca+98]

I agree that there was not much talking about Abel and his death. I would expect there will be more about Abel as the title is related to Abel. This title, however, did catch my attention and made me to pick this book to read.

That's true, but I like that at the end it did come back to him. We got to see it through his eyes which I found really interesting.

[Becccccca+98]

I think the title should be in relevance with the major plot of the story rather than catchy because it helps the reader to understand the genre of the book. And, as said, from the title the book looked like a thriller but turned out to be a religious book. So, in my opinion, the author should have reconsidered the title again.

I agree but technically if you think about it, Abel's murder was the pinnacle point in the book. Had that not taken place, Cain wouldn't have run off, Eva wouldn't have gone after him and ultimately fathered his children, thus the people of Nod basically wouldn't have existed.

[Becccccca+98]

First and quite important, the title is catchy and yes the book does tell more than the story of Cain and Abel, so the other stories can be looked at as bonuses (or not?)

Well, yeah the book does tell more than the story of Cain and Abel but the other stories kind of build on it or kind of revolve around the story of Cain and Abel more than them being bonuses. I think that the other stories highlight the destruction of mankind that occurred after Abel's murder.

[Becccccca+98]

Do you think the book title is correct?
Because the book does not majorly concentrate on Abel, it's covers the Bible all the to the time of Noah.

Given that the book does not majorly concentrate on Abel, it might've been better to title it as The Old Testament: Rewritten or some sort of title that encompasses the time up until Noah. Maybe From Genesis to the Flood, for example.

I thought of that too, thanks for dropping a comment.

True, but if the book was titled like the examples above many people wouldn't have even given it a second glance. Although it does not majorly concentrate on Abel, it showcases the events that took place after his death. Abel's murder was the catalyst that caused the destruction of men, had he not been killed perhaps there would not have been a need for God to send a flood to wipe out mankind.

[LiLj]

I actually thought the book title related to the book, since Cain killing Abel was the first event which led to all of the other events.

[ciecheesemeister]

I think the book title is accurate. The murder of Abel is a significant event that sets off a chain reaction of other significant occurrences.

[Magnify3]

The title did make me think that it was a crime drama rather than a religious book. I think the title should reflect the content of the book more.

I thought the same thing. In my mind it was a crime drama in the present with characters named Cain and Abel. Though I have nothing against the title.

[Duncann679]

I think the author should have selected another title. When I first read the title, I thought this book is a crime thriller.