They say, "Don't judge a book by its cover," but that's actually one of the first things we're supposed to notice. If the cover does not have an intriguing title or a captivating cover, then it is unofficially deemed unworthy of immediate reading. People don't want to read the back of every book they read, so in order to speed up the selection process, they judge the title and cover image first. I feel like John Knowles' book, A Separate Peace, has both a decent cover and title; however, I think the coverage could have been a little better in some areas. A good title includes the following elements: plot, length, relevance, and (sometimes) relationship to the story. Plot is probably the most important element of a story's title because this feature compels people to ask questions. For example, Ferris' Day Off is a plot-heavy title. This leads us to ask questions like, “Who is Ferris?” What does he get on a day off? What does he do on his day off? and before you know it, you're reading chapter nine! A Separate Peace also hides some intrigue; however, I feel like it doesn't question the reader enough. I like how it makes the reader wonder why "peace" is spelled that way, but some unkind potential readers may even excuse the book for being second-rate while remaining steadfast in the belief that "peace" was a mistake typing. This is somewhat of a win-lose scenario, given the possibility that you can both gain and lose readership, something many authors will want to avoid altogether. The length is not THAT important; therefore, it is not often known to gain or lose readership. This in no way means that you can just name your book whatever you want and ignore the length of the title. N...... middle of paper...... like: "What's going on with Finny and the other character?" What makes Finny so special? What kind of relationship do Finny and the other character share? These questions are answered throughout the book so that all readers can understand why the title is relevant to the book itself. The title, much like A Separate Peace, is only three words long, so the name itself isn't ridiculously long. This title I created includes each of the properties and I think it perfectly captures the main idea of ​​the book. This coming-of-age story is not only about the two boys and their contrast in character, but also about how they both must overcome obstacles in the lifeless hum of war and school. I have firmly decided that this title has all the aspects that A Separate Peace lacks and that is why I would prefer the identity of the story to be Finny and I..