The Friday Face-Off was created by Books by Proxy, where each week bloggers can showcase books with covers centered around a weekly theme. You can visit Lynn’s Books for a list of upcoming themes. Join in the fun each Friday by finding a book whose cover is based on the theme!
This week’s theme: Current read.
Well, my current read doesn’t have any cover choices to share, so I’m going back a few books for this prompt. Luckily, I recently read Later by Stephen King, and even though it’s still pretty new, I found five different covers. Of course, it’s Stephen King! Take a look:
U.S. Hard Case Crime 2021 | Romanian edition 2021
Dutch edition 2021 | Polish edition | Hard Case Crime Limited Edition 2021
This is tough. I actually like all of these, but three of them really stand out for me: the two Hard Case editions, and the Romanian edition. I love the way the characters are depicted in all three (and I wish I had a copy of that limited edition!). But ultimately, I really love the Romanian edition slightly more:
All of these are pretty great! Happy reading, Tammy.
I finished reading this one just a couple of days ago, and now that I know the full story I have to admit that your choice is spot on, particularly because of the disheveled look of Liz in the foreground, that captures very well her state toward the end of the book. The limited edition cover is very good as well… 🙂
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After Misery and It, I was never strong enough for another Stephen King! I agree with your cover choice, though I think I like the U.S. Hard Case Crime 2021 too – gives it a rather stylish noir look.
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I lean most towards the Dutch and Polish editions with the Polish probably being my favorite. But I also like the pulpish feel to US Hard Case Crime edition, gives it that classic nostalgic look.
Maybe it’s because Dutch is my language but I really like that cover!
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I like the US cover with the retro look. The Romanian’s okay, but it’s too much about the butt! That shadow looks odd, definitely positioned strategically to draw the eye to that curve.
My copy is the Hard Case one, it’s definitely my favourite! The retro style is great.
Ohh, I’ve picked up the audio for this one and will be starting soon.
I like your choice but I think the US is my favourite.
Lynn 😀