Why is da Vinci’s name on the cover?
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Re: Why is da Vinci’s name on the cover?
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I agree i definitly dont see what all the fuss about his name on the cover is.greenstripedgiraffe wrote: ↑27 Jun 2018, 12:06 I don't know that it was unethical, per se, but I personally picked up the book thinking it was going to be a good historical mystery. I was sad to find out it was really a romance. But - da Vinci WAS a character throughout, so... it was a true enough title.
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I guess it's a good idea for an author to come up with an attention-grabbing title to make their book stand out. You made a good point about setting the bar too high because of the use of da Vinci's name. Actually, I was pleasantly surprised that the book didn't turn out to be a clone of Dan Brown's book although both books included a search for a painting.Aubrey Cana Laine wrote: ↑27 Jun 2018, 09:30 It might seem like a marketing strategy, but for me, the title is really poetic in a way. This is because it caught my attention at first sight. In my opinion, I don't think it's unethical to use da Vinci's name, only that it might set the bar for standards regarding this book quite high because of it.
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I hadn't even thought of Dan Brown's book, so that part didn't bother me. But, I did assume that the book was going to be much more centered on daVinci, art history, historical fiction, etc., I kinda felt that I was blindsided into reading a romance novel.bookowlie wrote: ↑08 Jun 2018, 09:21 I don't like that the painter's name was used in the title. Although the missing painting was done by him, he is an extemely minor character in the story. I also feel the title is misleading. It makes the reader assume the book is about a girl who knew da Vinci. Technically, Fioretta knew him, but that part of the plot is minor. I think the author used da Vinci's name in the title to benefit from the success of Dan Brown's book. It's the same thing with the central plot of searching for a missing piece of art. Although the rest of the story is original, I don't like it when an author capitalizes on another author's success.
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I agree that the heavy romance plotline was pretty unexpected. Mysteries often have a simmering attraction between the main characters, but I didn't like the overly erotic romance in this book. It dragged the plot off on tangents and stopped things from moving forward.greenstripedgiraffe wrote: ↑28 Jun 2018, 06:27I hadn't even thought of Dan Brown's book, so that part didn't bother me. But, I did assume that the book was going to be much more centered on daVinci, art history, historical fiction, etc., I kinda felt that I was blindsided into reading a romance novel.bookowlie wrote: ↑08 Jun 2018, 09:21 I don't like that the painter's name was used in the title. Although the missing painting was done by him, he is an extemely minor character in the story. I also feel the title is misleading. It makes the reader assume the book is about a girl who knew da Vinci. Technically, Fioretta knew him, but that part of the plot is minor. I think the author used da Vinci's name in the title to benefit from the success of Dan Brown's book. It's the same thing with the central plot of searching for a missing piece of art. Although the rest of the story is original, I don't like it when an author capitalizes on another author's success.
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So glad to know I wasn't the only one taken off guard by the heavy romance. I kept thinking that I had missed something in the book description But, couldn't get back to that again. I am not against attractions or romances found within other genres. But, I did think it detracted in this case. Or, maybe it's more that the history had a potential to detract from the romance, depending on how you look at itbookowlie wrote: ↑28 Jun 2018, 12:02I agree that the heavy romance plotline was pretty unexpected. Mysteries often have a simmering attraction between the main characters, but I didn't like the overly erotic romance in this book. It dragged the plot off on tangents and stopped things from moving forward.greenstripedgiraffe wrote: ↑28 Jun 2018, 06:27I hadn't even thought of Dan Brown's book, so that part didn't bother me. But, I did assume that the book was going to be much more centered on daVinci, art history, historical fiction, etc., I kinda felt that I was blindsided into reading a romance novel.bookowlie wrote: ↑08 Jun 2018, 09:21 I don't like that the painter's name was used in the title. Although the missing painting was done by him, he is an extemely minor character in the story. I also feel the title is misleading. It makes the reader assume the book is about a girl who knew da Vinci. Technically, Fioretta knew him, but that part of the plot is minor. I think the author used da Vinci's name in the title to benefit from the success of Dan Brown's book. It's the same thing with the central plot of searching for a missing piece of art. Although the rest of the story is original, I don't like it when an author capitalizes on another author's success.
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Very good point. The painting, done by da Vinci wasn't just the focal point of the art detecting, it was a connection from the fifteenth century to today. Art has amazing longevity, especially when attributed to a famous artist. There is so much value which is great because the value and reputation that art has will keep people seeking to enjoy it. It makes sense why Gerhard would find a painting worth saving.scratchcat318 wrote: ↑28 Jun 2018, 21:53 I don't really understand why people believe it to be unethical. I think the use of da Vinci's name in the title is fine. Considering da Vinci's painting is what ties all the stories together, it makes sense as to why his name is featured in the title. Plus, it makes for a catchy-sounding title that people will easily remember. It might be a touch misleading, as da Vinci himself doesn't appear as often as other characters, but I don't find it to be unethical.
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I think that makes a fair point, and it will be interesting to see if the pattern continues. Of course, there's also the use of "The girl who..." - perhaps a reference to a different kind of mystery story, but one also revolving around a heroine with extraordinary gifts.bookowlie wrote: ↑29 Jun 2018, 18:09 I think anything an author can do to sell more books is a good thing ... it's not unethical for the author to use the artist's name in the title. It's tough to market a book and any edge she can use to appeal to a wider audience is fair game. I am sure she will include other artists' names in the next titles in the series, depending on which artist's work is being sought.
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When I first saw the title, I initially didn't think the story would be about a protoganist with psychic gifts. I just thought the mystery would include flashbacks to an earlier era and a woman who knew da Vinci at the time. Books often have parallel stories from the present and past where there are no paranormal elements involved.Libs_Books wrote: ↑30 Jun 2018, 07:43I think that makes a fair point, and it will be interesting to see if the pattern continues. Of course, there's also the use of "The girl who..." - perhaps a reference to a different kind of mystery story, but one also revolving around a heroine with extraordinary gifts.bookowlie wrote: ↑29 Jun 2018, 18:09 I think anything an author can do to sell more books is a good thing ... it's not unethical for the author to use the artist's name in the title. It's tough to market a book and any edge she can use to appeal to a wider audience is fair game. I am sure she will include other artists' names in the next titles in the series, depending on which artist's work is being sought.