Waiting also has another cover, which reminded me of the cover of Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson. What do you think?
If I crop out the braids and blow them up, this is what they look like side by side:
This is the second time I’ve posted about similar covers that feature braids.
Is it weird that all these braids kind of freak me out? Probably.
ReplyDeleteSeeing Waiting there makes me want to read it! I loved A Free Life by Ha Jin.
ReplyDeleteYou posted several books I want to read especially "Waiting" and "Backseat Saints" although the braid thing creeps me out a little, I'm not sure why. I also find it interesting that even the braid is similar to both books. I guess I always figured the covers of books published at similar times would be very different. Maybe there are too many books for that?!
ReplyDeleteI love these cover posts of yours!
~ Amy
I'm always so fascinated by all of the similar covers you highlight. One of these days I'm going to spot some on my own. I keep looking...
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to tell if the braids on Waiting and Backseats Saints is the same one. I read Waiting a few years ago and it was the edition with the red cover.
ReplyDeleteThe cover of Backseat Saints is curious to me. Is she holding a severed braid?
ReplyDeleteBackseat Saints is slightly on the creepy side!
ReplyDeleteFunny that Waiting has two different covers but are so similar.
ReplyDeleteI love the first "waiting" cover, it's really mysterious! "Backseat Saints' cover is a bit weird, though.
ReplyDeleteThe Dollmaker was a hit in the 50's! But now it is rather a lost book. I think it should be ressurected. My book club just finished with it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great book---highly reccomend it
I always enjoy seeing your similar book covers!
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