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Dorie - Cats&Books :) asked this question about The Girl Before:
Why oh Why do the authors keep writing titles with the word "Girl" in it??? I won't even look at these books because it's just gotten to be so ridiculous. After all that work of writing the novel why settle for a stereotypical name, I just don't get it!
Jay Many times, authors don't have title approval; even those with approval will often be pressured by editors to "change with the market". Combine that w…moreMany times, authors don't have title approval; even those with approval will often be pressured by editors to "change with the market". Combine that with the huge sales of certain "Girl" thrillers, and you get a trend. Arguments can be made over whether or no art is a commodity; books are. Given the dwindling state of the industry, pubs will grab any available magic feather.(less)
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The Girl Before
by J.P. Delaney (Goodreads Author)
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