I don't care much for the cover. I have noting against black and white. There just wasn't anything about it that caught my interest. I'd have preferred a sketch of the wilderness, suggestive of McDowell's journey to find himself.Bookmermaid wrote: ↑22 Oct 2018, 14:45 Does the black and white book cover of a demure looking gentleman do justice to Mc Dowell's character? If yes what aspects of his character does it seems to highlight ? What might be a more fitting picture to capture a wide audience that would be reflective of some aspect of the narrative.
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This won't speak great about me but I avoided the book for a long time just because of the cover. I just picked it up because it was the book of the month. I know we shouldn't judge a book by its cover but I think it's dull. I could try to justify myself saying I work part time as a designer so I like catchier and more complex covers but, honestly, I should've known better than to judge so easily.
However, that's just my opinion and what's most important is inside the book.
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That's a really interesting take on the cover and its relation to the actual story. Food for thought, Sarah.sarahmarlowe wrote: ↑26 Oct 2018, 16:48 I will admit that the cover turned me off at first. It didn't catch my attention at all. But I don't think that a picture could capture the complexities of Dr. McDowell. Perhaps the line-drawn portrait is best, leaving the details to be filled in as the reader travels the storyline.
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Did you just read my mind? The cover drew me to this book as well. And everything you said is exactly how I feel about it.sonya01 wrote: ↑27 Oct 2018, 14:05 Actually, the cover design is what first attracted me to this book. There is absolutely no pride left in this man - his head is bowed, his hat covers his eyes and his gaze is downcast. It epitomizes the drab and lonely anonymity that he was condemned to after his fall from grace. I couldn't think of a better cover illustration for this book.
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