I voted yes, but that isn't 100% accurate. A cover that suggests, for example, that the thrust of a novel is christian romance or bodice ripping romance means that I will not look further at the book. A poorly executed cover makes me cautious about how well-written a book may be -- if the cover is poor, the book may follow suit.
The cover gives me a clue as to content (does it interest me or not) and quality of content. Depending on how bad the cover is or the genre it suggests, I may not look further at the book.
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