It's been a while since I've taken a look at any book covers, so I thought I'd rectify the situation. A couple of weeks ago, I told you that I was looking forward to the release of Kate Morton's The Clockmaker's Daughter. Lo and behold, I've come across three covers for the book, so let's take a look at them right now!
Morton is a native of Australia, so I thought I'd show the Australian cover first. I like it a lot. I like the combination of colors, the flowers, and the inner workings of a clock. About the only thing that I don't care for is the font the author's name is in. I would choose a different one.
Next up is the UK cover which I do not care for at all. I'm not a huge fan of women's lit; I haven't been since I was a teenager, and I think the floral theme screams that there's a soap opera-type plot concealed within. If I didn't know anything about the books Morton has written, I would walk right on by this one in the library or the bookshop.
In many ways, this is my favorite of the three covers. The colors, the clock face, the fonts... I think they all combine to make a striking cover that would catch my eye and persuade me to pick it up.
It's probably a good time to come clean here. You see, my grandfather had a large collection of antique clocks, and I think that's why this particular cover appeals to me so much.
Now it's your turn! Which cover do you prefer? Australia? UK? USA? Inquiring minds would love to know!
I agree with you, Cathy, about the UK cover. I don't find it appealing at all. The US cover is crisp and clean, and I do like the clock. I think I like the Australian one best. But that's just me...
ReplyDeleteAnd that's just fine!
DeleteI like the US cover best, but the Australian cover is OK-ish. No, on the UK cover. It does look like a flower-y read. I probably like 'women's' fiction (what even is that? ha!) more than you, but still. See, I classify Kate Morton's books as bordering on Gothic or some of them anyway.
ReplyDeleteWomen's fiction is probably what some men consider to be anything they're not interested in reading. But I agree with you in considering Morton's books to be somewhat Gothic.
DeleteMargot said pretty much exactly what I was going to say. ;-) Thumbs down on the UK cover, and I like the Australian one the best.
ReplyDeleteThe poor UK cover isn't getting any love. I almost feel sorry for it. (Notice I said "almost"!)
DeleteA bit of a complicated answer, but not unlike the others' responses.
ReplyDeleteI like the Australian cover the best, but I think the U.S. cover would grab the attention of mystery readers more than the others.
Excellent point, Kathy! I think the US cover *is* geared more toward mystery readers.
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