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50 US-based respondentsMystery and crime book readersJune 8, 2021Public
June 8, 2021Public

Q: I would like your opinion of the blurb and title of my book. Do they spark your interest as a potential reader?

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Title - CHAOS IN MY WAKE Blurb: How far would you go to protect your sanity? Matt Evans wakes up in the middle of the night to a banging on his door. Money launderer, Jeff Holden, wants his money back, and he’s done waiting. Instead of breaking Matt’s kneecaps, he offers him a deal: Matt can help a scientist with his covert projects, or he can suffer the consequences. At first, the deal seems like a lifesaver, but it soon turns into hell on earth. Matt’s simple job becomes a minefield of twisted secrets and personal crusades, yet Jeff won’t back down. When a violent chain of events forces Matt to face his demons, he embarks on a bloody path of survival and revenge with repercussions he never saw coming.

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It seems very odd. Why would a money launderer want this and know about it all.. seems very odd.

I have to admit, this sounds a little convoluted, but pretty intriguing. My curiosity is super piqued. I read a lot of comic books, and this sounds like something that I would typically check out. It has that kind of bonkers, high-stakes energy to it. I would definitely check it out.

I don't think it would generate internet usually but the story is certainly very detailed. I think it can be more concise

Yes it does. This is exactly the type of pulp fiction I would read

I think it's an interesting start of a story. I think the names are a little boring, but that's not a problem. I would like a little more of a hint about what the main parts of the story involve, but this is intriguing.

There's definitely a lot going on in this story so the blurb has to cover a lot of ground. It definitely feels like it snowballs more and more as you read it. I think it works to a good effect in that sense. It definitely left me curious.

It sounds intriguing. I would be interested in learning more about this book and potentially reading it the future. It got my attention.

The blurb is good reminds me of lovecraft it gets me into the book

The title is good. The oft-used phrase "breaking kneecaps" is boring and makes me thing it's not a serious book. The rest of the description sparks some interest.

I'm intrigued. This sounds like a book I want to read. Well written blurb, very exciting.

I like the title "Chaos in my Wake". The blurb is a good selling point and I am interested what Matt will do to survive.

Seems like it would be an interesting read. I wonder, though, if Matt is qualified to help a scientist with his projects?

I was OK with it until the last sentence. I guess I would be OK with the fact that there would be blood and gore in the cook, but I don't know that I want to know that before I get into the book. I think the premise of the book is good, but just consider revising the last sentence.

I think there is a lot of potential here and it does sound interesting, but I would personally rather have a bit more info before buying the book. First, I don't think Jeff should be referred to as "money launderer" or refer to breaking kneecaps - both of those things sound too cliche. I think maybe add in a bit more mystery - who is Jeff? How do they know each other? What happened to the money? Those are questions I don't think should be answered, but maybe asked or hinted at to get the reader thinking about them to get them interested in the story. I would like to know more about the second part - what on earth is he doing and what is it all about? I don't need the whole thing, but I think a bit more information would be helpful here. It almost sounds like the kneecaps would be a better alternative than what is going on so why would he go through with it? I need more information to know what we're getting into here.

It sounds like a great story line and one different than I have read before. I would purchase a read the book. It is also in the genre I typically enjoy.

I really like the title and blurb of this book. I think it sounds really interesting. It gives you enough information to make you interested but not too much to tell you everything that is going to happen.

Yes this would spark my interest for a book. I would consider reading it, but it does sound a little cliche.

This passage sounds intriguing. Lots of little information for this book

I feel like this little blurb and the title are really appealing to the reader. It caught my attention and I drew me in and I want to read more about this book.

I really like the book title. The blurb is fine, almost too descriptive, though. My personal preference is to read a blurb that gives a "taste" of what's inside!

I think this sounds like a good thriller. I am genuinely interested in the scientific projects. I did notice so many commas! I would shorten it just a bit and lose some of the commas.

it has potential depending on the "twists and turns" the book takes - they have to be unusual or very different than the ordinary to keep my attention to be honest.

It seems very interesting, intriguing and compelling, it definitely sparks my interest.

sounds like an interesting thriller. i would read it

I think that the book title might be more suitable if it said Chaos in the wake, instead of my wake. I think that the summary is interesting, but I feel like there is something lacking that could grab attention. What exactly are the types of projects? I am left wondering what exactly hes doing and would like a bit more detail before I choose to read the book.

Yes it seems like he transforms as a man.

This does spark my interest, but I would like to know more about the scientist's covert projects. What are those and why are they such a big deal?

The blurb is decently detailed, although the storyline itself is somewhat farfetched. Overall, the amount of description is sufficient and most readers would be engaged with the writing style.

Yes. I really like this. It's a very twisted path and sounds like a page turner.

This is nice. Both the title and the blurb are creative and attention grabbing. The blurb is short yet informative, which is perfect.

The words "chaos in my wake" made me thought of a mental disorder. I was expecting this more about like bipolar or schizophrenia and how the person goes through that adventure. After reading the blurb, I am shock how twisted the story is. It is very complicated like a "mafia" kind of movie. I don't think the title is fitting.

IT'S NOT MY NORMAL TYPE OF READ, BUT I THINK IT IS INTERESTING AND I CAN SEE PEOPLE WANTING TO READ IT

I love the title of the book, it created emotion and intrigue. I like that the description shows there could be great action, that the book would be very well written, and a good of amount of conflict even with the main character himself internally. Reading it made me feel emotions and excitement like a trailer for a movie. I wouldn't change a thing about this.

This blurb definitely excites my interest and makes me want to read this book. The title is really nice, it is an unique title that stands out the most.

I would read this book. It sounds kinda like a mystery book with a lot of back story to it. I really like the title of the book with the blurb it really seems to fit the book.

The basic idea is good and holds my interest. I would suggest using the character names less. I don't know who they are yet at this point, so constantly repeating names doesn't really help. Could be further simplified.

I think you could keep this blurb a bit more simple. Maybe take out the stuff about Jeff, specifically. Be more vague about why Matt has to turn to working with the scientist, so I'm interested in knowing why he's having to make difficult decisions.

it definitely caught my attention, especially the moment when it mentions instead of breaking his kneecaps (ow), it goes to say that he will help a scientist and his secret projects. it made me immediately wonder just what kind of projects are being done, because if the alternative is having his kneecaps broken, i expect the projects to be not that pleasant.

Not really. It gets too crazy too quickly. It seems unbelievable.

Its a good idea if you could give me a bit more context as to what happens such as the experiment went horribly wrong or they traveled to an alternate dimension that way I can understand why the main character needs to go through these things.

Not keen. Doesn't spark my interest as it seems to be men living in a fantasy world and concocting drama. Assuming it is fiction. I don't need this kind of input in my already full life.

I really enjoyed the blurb as it seems like a real thriller of a book. I am curious why Matt owes so much money but I guess I would have to read to find out!

This sounds like a great read and both the title and blurb are interesting and are well put together.

It seems pretty interesting that you are protecting your own sanity. nowadays there is so much crazizness in the world that it makes you feel insane

It kind of sounds like Ozark, which I enjoy, it sounds a bit too broad, I would want to know more details and I would want it to feel less slapped together

The title is great. It makes the book sound action packed and leaves me wanting to know more. As for the blurb, it’s very good as well. The only thing I would change is the first line “How far would you go to protect your sanity?”. It’s a bit of an odd question that doesn’t grab my attention. Even a shortened “How far would you go?” sounds better.

The title is appropriate and sufficiently eye-catching. The subject doesn't appeal to me personally, but would probably have a wide group of people it does interest. The blurb is written in an interesting manner, and nothing about it is offensive to anybody with a brain (who else reads, right?).

The blurb makes the book's story sound exciting and thrilling. This feeling is also captured by the title of the book. I would be interested to read more in order to learn about this story.

I like the title. It doesn't really give any indication at all what the book is about, and I think that's good-- as long as I know the genre and it's suspense or thriller, then it's good to see a title that isn't specific sometimes. But, the title is catchy, I could see it being a good movie title also. The plot itself sounds good. It's definitely one that's original and not been overdone (or done at all, that I know of?) so it's something that I'd be interested to read because it sounds different, intriguing and original.

First off, that's a pretty cool title for a book - I wish I had thought of it. Regarding the blurb, I would say that it goes way too deep into the plot line and doesn't leave enough to the imagination. You need a more succinct teaser of the book content. It sounds like the bad guy is laying out four chapters of plot twists just as he breaks into some dude's apartment in the middle of the night. Less is more.

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Winning Option: Characteristics and Appeal

  • Option B emerged as the preferred brand packaging design, securing 12 out of 15 votes. Respondents frequently highlighted its aesthetic appeal, emphasizing the luxurious and high-quality impression it conveys. The ability to stack packages was a notable practical advantage mentioned by participants.
  • Several respondents appreciated the monochrome color scheme of Option B, which they found less overwhelming compared to more colorful designs. This preference for simplicity suggests that minimalistic designs may resonate well with this group.
  • Additionally, environmental considerations played a role in favoring Option B; some participants noted its reduced plastic usage and recyclability as attractive features.

Key Topics Across Options

  1. Aesthetic Appeal: Across both options, aesthetics were crucial in influencing preferences. Participants often referred to colors and overall design quality when justifying their choices.

  2. Environmental Concerns: Both options had respondents who valued environmentally friendly aspects of packaging. However, while Option A was praised for being reusable and eco-friendly by some, others perceived Option B’s reduced plastic use as more sustainable.

  3. Practicality: Practical elements such as ease of stacking (Option B) or suitability for travel (Option B) were significant factors in decision-making processes.

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  • Explore if environmental messaging on packaging significantly influences consumer preference when compared with other attributes like luxury perception or practicality.

  • Assess how important stacking capability is relative to other functional benefits in various contexts such as home storage versus travel convenience.

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