What do you think about the title of the book?

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think Kalayla is a beautiful and unique name, so it is definitely eye catching to a reader. I also think she is the bridge between the three characters, so I am happy with the choice of the novel’s name.

It is true that her name is beautiful and unique. But she is only a one protagonist in a story which has three protagonists. So each one has different stories which intervene and not intervene with others. So is it okay to give the name of one protagonist for the title of the book when there is a big picture to be considered?

[Sushan Ekanayake]

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.

She is the one who receives most of the attention. But there is a bigger picture which is not her concern in some occasions, the lives of her mother and Lena. So is it wise to give the book the name of just a protagonist?

[Brendan Donaghy]

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.

She is the one who receives most of the attention. But there is a bigger picture which is not her concern in some occasions, the lives of her mother and Lena. So is it wise to give the book the name of just a protagonist?

I agree, Sushan. It seems odd to narrow the focus of the book by naming it after just one of the three protagonists in the story.

[Kola+wole]

I think the name is suitable for the book. The name is attractive and inspires curiosity. A name like family ties will make someone like me want overlook it in favour of other intriguing titles.

[Laurina Michael Olowoniran]

I think the name does justice to the book. Naming it family or family ties my be too straight forward.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think the name is suitable for the book. The name is attractive and inspires curiosity. A name like family ties will make someone like me want overlook it in favour of other intriguing titles.

Now the discussion is not about which one is better, Kalayla or 'Family ties'. 'Family ties' was a mere suggestion. Anyowcan suggest any alternative for the sake of discussion. The point is whether it is suitable to name the book with the name of a protagonist when there are three of them

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think the name does justice to the book. Naming it family or family ties my be too straight forward.

Naming the book with a more straight forward title won't arouse any curiosity. But is it fair for a book to get a title which is similar to one of its protagonist's name when there are three protagonists, and all of them have different stories?

[Aishwarya Chhabra]

A title of a book needs to be omnipresent throughout the book. It should be the center where everything contracts. Since whatever happened in the novel KALAYLA was directed to Kalayla it is the apt title. Family ties would be a very misleading title since there is no immediate family involved.

[brinate]

The story is woven around three female characters and their lives. Yet, the book is named by the name of the youngest protagonist, Kalayla.

Why is that? Is it appropriate? Do you have any suggestions for alternative titles?

Kalayla' s character is brought out clearly and is the center figure here. The author's choice is valid.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

A title of a book needs to be omnipresent throughout the book. It should be the center where everything contracts. Since whatever happened in the novel KALAYLA was directed to Kalayla it is the apt title. Family ties would be a very misleading title since there is no immediate family involved.

Agreed. Lena was not immediate family, though she later became family-like. Anyway, this topic is not to choose a topic out of Kalayla and 'Family ties'. You can suggest any alternative book title

[Sushan Ekanayake]

The story is woven around three female characters and their lives. Yet, the book is named by the name of the youngest protagonist, Kalayla.

Why is that? Is it appropriate? Do you have any suggestions for alternative titles?

Kalayla' s character is brought out clearly and is the center figure here. The author's choice is valid.

It is true that Kalayla is the main figure which is highlighted throughout the book. Yet she is not the only content in the book. Isn't there any possibility for an alternative rather than Kalayla?

[77way]

I think the title of book is really important to attract the readers, which it has representative for the enrich words have used, have relation with story line, the topic, situation of story, and the genre of book is similar with the title too.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think the title of book is really important to attract the readers, which it has representative for the enrich words have used, have relation with story line, the topic, situation of story, and the genre of book is similar with the title too.

All those aspects are required to be included in a title. Does this topic do all of that? For an instance, does it reveal the genre of the book exactly?

[Mys_Trea]

I really like the book name, Kalayla. I think it does justice to the story, as the youngest protagonist is essentially the focus and has ties with both the other women.

[AntonelaMaria]

Kalaya is suitable name for the book. She connects all other character as the youngest and presents the future. I really like it! But more then that I love the cover.