Would this book have been as affective if it hadn't had San Quentin in the title?

[Jamie_K]

Sorry if this is already in here; I couldn’t find it. Bill Smoot lost his credentials to teach at San Quentin because of using the real San Quentin in the book. I don’t think the book would have been nearly as riveting or truthful if it had been about an imaginary prison.

[Dee_Driscole]

San Quentin is very well known, so I think it helps to gain readers. I have no doubt the author and the publisher wanted it in the title for sales and reader recognition.

[Terrie_J]

I think San Quentin in the title would draw readers.

[Ann_H]

I think the San Quentin mention in the title set the stage for what would come later.