2/4 - I've Got You COVERed

       
            #1                                   #2                              #3                                    #4

Cover #1 is by far the most abstract, and in my humble opinion, the most interesting and profound. It features a rough sketch of a human's organs, almost as if done by a child or in a rush. There is little detail in the sketch, but it still conveys the subject of the novel- donation of vital organs. Around the drawing of the organs is an outline of a torso, but it's also drawn as barbed wire. The barbed wire seems to be representing the idea that the organs are important and must be protected. The title is written in big, child-like handwriting. Cover #1 relates to Cover #2 because they are both symbolic, rather than literal. Instead of showing actual characters or the literal setting, these two covers choose to picture things that are definitely a crucial part of the book, but only exist in the book in theories or memories. 

Cover #2 depicts a boat docked at the edge of a body of water at sunset or dusk. I presume that this is supposed to be abandoned boat that Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy go see on the beach. Choosing to put the boat on the cover of this novel emphasizes the importance of this part in the book, of Ruth's confession in this scene. As stated before, Cover #2 relates to Cover #1, but it also relates to Cover #3. They both have very similar color schemes, with an eerie yellow-green that attracts your attention due to its brightness and then gives off a weird, vintage feeling.

Cover #3 shows a young girl, who I assume to be Kathy, sitting in a garden among some flowers. She doesn't look particularly happy, but she does look at peace- which is the general experience I think most kids have at Hailsham. As previously mentioned, Cover #3 has a yellow-tinged light that makes the picture look vintage and a little strange. Cover #3 relates to Cover #4 because they both depict actual characters from the book, most likely Kathy. However, Cover #4 is a little different because it does not show the girl's face and more greatly emphasizes the title and author of the novel.

Cover #4 shows a young girl in a blue dress in motion. I assume that it is Kathy, during one of her dances to her cassette tape, and specifically, the song "Never Let Me Go" by Judy Bridgewater. Cover #4 relates to Cover #2 because unlike the other two covers, these put a great emphasis on title and author, rather than the picture. 

Examining more closely...

Cover #1
When I see this image, what first comes to mind is something sinister, prison, and even concentration camps from World War II (barbed wire). 
If I hadn't read the novel, this cover would tell me that this novel is about science, surgery, and anatomy, all in a negative light. 
Since I have read the novel, I know that the picture of the organs on this cover relates to the sole purpose the characters of the novel have. 
The things portrayed on this cover are a human's vital organs. The viewpoint we are looking at the organs from is that of any person looking at an anatomy chart; we all know these organs to exist and be present in that formation- it's shared knowledge.
The kinds of people that would make a book like this are ones that question the world around us and enjoy exploring different facets of humanity. The kinds of people that would read this book are ones who enjoy science fiction and creepy stories.

Cover #3
When I see this image, what I first think of is the book and movie The Secret Garden, which I was crazy about as a kid. The girl looks like she is sitting in some place that is peaceful, wonderful, and entirely her own- a true escape from life. 
If I hadn't read the novel, this cover would tell me that this novel is about girls, childhood, growing up, and being alone. 
Since I have read the novel, I know that this picture is of the main character, Kathy, and the background is the school Hailsham, which in reality was quite an evil and sinister place.
Kathy seems to be portrayed on this cover. The viewpoint is of someone intently watching Kathy in the garden without her knowing. 
The kinds of people that would make a book like this would be someone who enjoys writing about childhoods and the innocence of children before society/life corrupts them. 
The kinds of people that would read this book are people that feel like they can relate to the young female protagonist and like to piece together complex ideas from simple and seemingly innocuous stories.