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What do you think about the cover?

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BOOK WEBSITE: https://ygodallowsevil.com

The image on the front cover of the book depicts the transformation of the “timeless” universe into a “space-time” universe (a universe now based on time instead of non-time). What do you think about the cover?
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The cover of the book is simple and unobtrusive, featuring calm, refreshing tones that evoke associations with God, space-time, and the universe. The design transitions from a simple, uniform, grey, and linear flow to a more colorful, vibrant, joyful, and infinite cosmic expanse filled with light. In this photo, the book cover looks refreshing and pleasing to the eye from a distance. The overall design evokes a sense of both modernity and ancient times, aligning with the theme of the book.
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The cover of this book seems a bit busy and doesn’t draw me in or lead me to want to read this book on its own. Having a longer subtitle and also a quote so prominently featured on the cover looks like too many words. A cover design should point readers towards the contents of the book through imagery more than through text
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I like it. It gives off a sense of depth and mystery. The swirling cosmic design ties in nicely with the theme of timelessness, and the bold title stands out against the darker background. It has an intriguing vibe that complements the exploration of deeper issues like the nature of time.
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Post by Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis »

I like the design on the cover. It is professionally done by a graphic artist. It is nice and neat, very concise. However, I agree that it does not even give you a clue as to what is in the contents. The title is unnecessarily long and boring.
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The design visually reflects the deep philosophical nature of the book. A good cover for a book like this should ideally evoke a sense of timelessness and introspection, possibly through imagery of time, space, or abstract representations of love and existence. I think this cover achieves this, serving as an engaging introduction to the complex themes within.

The title is quite long and dense, which might overwhelm a potential reader at first glance, but the well-chosen font and appropriate spacing mitigate this. Overall, for a philosophical and metaphysical subject like this one, I think this cover resonates with readers looking for profound content.
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At first glance the cover looks like it could be a sci-fi novel, and the title matches that feeling. The blurb, though, in the bottom right hand corner changes all that and lets the reader know what they're in for. I like this concept, it's already caught the eye of some readers (sci-fi lovers), who may find this book is one for them too.
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I really like the cover of this book. I'm partial to books of blue tones usually but I also like the swirl of space beside it suggesting that time and space are related in a way. That they share a similar feeling about infinite possibilities.
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If I was not specifically searching for this book, I wouldn't have thought it was Christian based. However, since the author talks about timelessness, it does fit some of the content.
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The cover instantly pulls in. I initially thought it'd be about science or space exploration relevant to time. Only after I read the description I grasped how it relates to the theme. It is stylish, mystic and well-designed intuitively to catch the attention of the readers.
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The cover attracted my interest because my first thought was Sci-Fi. With the rapid moving foreground and the stars and brightness of the background, I was thinking space travel. I do find the cover a bit "wordy." I have this in my list to read so I am excited about it.
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I immediately thought this was a sci-fi book when I first saw it until I read more about the book. I do think that there are too many words on the cover though and that makes it very hard to focus. I think it matches the theme of the book very well, regardless.
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I think the cover makes the book seem as if though it has more a space theme, however, it does do a good job of getting the reader's attention as it did draw me in. In my opinion, the cover is a bit crowded, but I certainly wouldn't say that it's bad cover.
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I describe the cover as something like the beginning of the universe, hence, the dawn of time itself. It really is fitting with the title of the book and it made people think of what would they found inside the book.
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I do like the book cover and after reading the words on it, am left wondering, what is the original sin and what does the author mean when he talks about time
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