Personally, I think it deplorable to place the words and opinions of others on the book jacket. I want the first words read by the reader of my book to be written by me.
Jhumpa Lahiri expresses strong disapproval of featuring quotes and opinions from others on book jackets. She believes that the first impression a reader should have is from the author themselves, rather than opinions that might overshadow the author’s voice and intentions.
This perspective emphasizes the importance of an author's authentic expression, suggesting that readers should engage with the author's own words without any external influences immediately at the start of their reading experience.
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