Cain's Jawbone: A Novel Problem

Brilliant

Lovers of cryptic crosswords owe a lot to Torquemada, who laid the groundwork for the modern version. Ximenean rules on clueing were yet to come - so we have a great many 'unfair' clues, which may not contain both a definition and a cryptic indication, may be a quotation (often very obscure), and may have a topical allusion lost on a modern solver. In particular, the setter felt no obligation to encourage successful solving. Some ideas are still used occasionally such as narrative cluing and 'knock knock' clues, but clues such as indirect anagrams and vague definitions are now frowned on. We are given the year of original appearance - but some clues need the precise date to solve readily. The vocabulary is often obscure, but so it should be. It's more fun to attempt these using only reference books, but solving any puzzle completely will take a very long time for most of us (so you get your money's worth) as the first pass through the clues will usually result in only one or two solutions. A wonderful collection for the enthusiast.

really good mind boggling puzzle, not cracked it yet but had a group of friends round for drinks and spent hours trying solve it

I bought this book for my boyfriend and I because he loves puzzles and I thought this might be really fun to do together. I think this is wayyyyy out of my league lol. But it is exciting to try and figure out little clues here and there. I fully expect to be unable to solve this, just like reading through it for the fun of exercising my mind.

Excellent book

This book is a puzzle. All pages are printed and bound in incorrect order so puzzle is to arrange it correctly then read. This not many have managed to do in this world. Glass Onion Knives out 2 movie made reference to this book when Daniel Craig was living in his bath tub scene. That movie is now on netflix i think. Puzzle, murder mystery,sherlock, cluedo lovers will like this but may find it hard.

I have read this book far too many times. I have written notes. I have a murder board. I have collaborated with friends. I do not understand what happened in this book and I fear I never will. I am frustrated. I am annoyed. I am thrilled with this purchase and would absolutely recommend it.

I heard about this on a podcast with John Finnemore and thought it sounded like a perfect present for someone who likes puzzles and cryptic crosswords

hay discord, reddit, etc sobre el tema por si te quedas estancado. yo no lo he llegado a terminar pero es muy interesante y entretenido

Bought this as a gift for a friend who likes mysteries. It's suppose to be fully interactive for the reader and makes them feel immersed in the mystery they are trying to solve.

I thought it would be fun but it's not.

It's just a book. It's what's printed in it that matters. The puzzle is very interesting. It might take me a couple of months to solve if I'm being honest

So fun and challenging. Great gift for puzzle and mystery book lovers.