Customer Reviews

Cryptogram-a-Day Book

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I've been doing the cryptograms in this book on & off for quite a while now. I tend to go from one type of puzzle to another - enjoying each type for a month or two, and then moving on to something else. For the last several months, I have been engrossed with Sudoku puzzles (a numbers/logic puzzle), and have only recently moved back to doing cryptograms again...

So, I got out all of my cryptogram books, dusted them off, and jumped right into the fun of decoding again (smile). I had forgotten just how much fun (and sometimes frustrating) cryptograms can be!

"Cryptogram-A-Day Book" is filled with puzzles that, when solved, reveal an interesting quotation, as well as the person known for creating it. It's arranged by date - with one puzzle for each day of the year. It appears that the author's intention was that us cryptogram-lovers would do just 1 of these puzzles per day... However, for me, I just dig right in, and do as many as my spirit moves me to do.

The only reason I gave this book 4 starts instead of 5 is because there are no hints in the back - all you get is the full solution. And, if you're anything like me, your eyes wander and you wind up seeing more of the answer than you wanted. I've become accustomed to the books that offer you 1 or 2 different hints that you can use if you become stuck, before having to go to the full solution.

Overall, I think this is a good cryptogram book, and I really like the fact that many of the solutions are quotes that are inspiring, or lead one to ponder. So, if you enjoy cryptograms, I recommend you give this book a try.

I've been a fan of cryptograms since I stumbled across them in my local newspaper - this book is a great collection and a good way to occupy your time and mind whenever you're bored or just feel the need to solve something! I really liked it because the cryptograms are for the most part lovely quotes by many famous people - you'll be treasuring the quotes long after you've solved the puzzle. The only thing about this book is that - the title isn't true - once you buy it you won't be able to limit yourself to just one cryptogram a day, that's for sure! Definitely a great catch and one to look into.

The cryptic quotes in this book are interesting and challenging enough to make them fun. I did one a day throughout the year and was sorry when the last one was finished. But I'm not tossing the book. I am keeping it as a reference, and, via the comprehensive index, I can look up a quote from a favorite author or find a profound statement on a certain subject. I especially appreciated that the answers to the quotes were not in sequential order so that when checking my solutions, I did not see the answer for the next day. Moll doesn't supply hints, but I would not look at them if she did. Hints weaken the challenge. I really dislike cryptograms that furnish the hint right below the puzzle.

I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys cryptograms.

I have been doing cryptoquotes for awhile now and this book was great! I am someone who does not like any hints. I keep going until I get it! I recommend this book to anyone who is an avid "cryptoquoter"

This is a great book, however, the quotes are short with few, if any, "tell" words. Takes a little thought to get them going. The quotes are great. Plenty of room for you to write in the letters. No hints.

I wanted a Cryptogram book because sometimes the puzzle in the daily paper isn't enough! This book fits the bill. There is plenty of room above the letters for writing in your guesses. The quotes are long enough that you can find clues within the letter patterns. I love the way the answers are given in the back, spread out in such a way that you can't accidentally see the next day's puzzle. I highly recommend this one.

I was use to doing these puzzles in the newspaper. The newspaper puzzle always gives you one hint. Like h equals e. This book doesn't give you a hint.

If you like puzzles but you can't stand those complicated New York Times crossword puzzles that only my dad can descipher, then pick up this book and treat yourself to something different. Use your intuition and the math-oriented parts of your brain (which are closely related) to figure out the sayings and who said them. Have fun. If you don't like them, just go back to the New York Times and send me the answers. :)

Very pleased with my purchase from this seller. Arrived in excellent condition. Shipping was extremely fast. I'm very pleased with this purchase.

I was VERY DISAPPOINTED in the the Cryptogram-a-Day Book. It did not have the hint letter to start the puzzle off.