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Henry Hook's Cryptic Crosswords, Volume 2 (Other) [Paperback]

Henry Hook (Author)
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That mad genius of the cruciverbal arts has released his second collection of all-original cryptic puzzles. As if his "straight" cryptics aren't challenging enough, Hook throws in twist upon diabolical twist. As a solver you can look forward to a raft of new experiences, many of which will make you laugh with delight--once you get past the desire to strangle the devilish constructor with his own clues. Nimble-minded solvers will find the rewards well worth the moments of temporary frustration. This is some exceedingly clever stuff, great fun and full of the expected Henry Hook wit.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (June 17, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0812927222
  • ISBN-13: 978-0812927221
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,009,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Up to the Henry standard., January 29, 1999
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This review is from: Henry Hook's Cryptic Crosswords, Volume 2 (Other) (Paperback)
Henry's puzzles operate at a level of sophistication comparable to that of the finest British cryptics, but the references are refreshingly familiar to North American solvers. No more agonizing over clues only to find the answer to be the name of a village in Northamptonshire. Instead, references to baseball, rock & roll, movies. Great fun, every bit the equal of his previous book, and that was one of my great finds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars simply the best, December 5, 2011
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This review is from: Henry Hook's Cryptic Crosswords, Volume 2 (Other) (Paperback)
Hook's cryptics are simply the best on earth. Often fiendishly hard but almost always clean, fair, and delightful. The puzzle schemes are unique and dazzling. The volumes get harder--Vol. 1 has a sense that Hook hadn't really grasped how nasty he could get and still be forgiven.
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4.0 out of 5 stars dastardly fun, October 15, 2010
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If you need a lot of sleep, don't work on these puzzles at bedtime. They are maddeningly intricate--one took me two and a half hours to solve! But the sense of accomplishment made the loss of sleep worth it. I'm hooked on Hook.
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