Cryptograms, Volume 1: 285 Puzzles

Crytograms, Volume 1: 285 Puzzles - It's OK - I purchase crytogram puzzle books for mom every month, I probably bought a couple of dozen of those listed on amazon. This book just arrived and It's ok, I bought both Vol 1 and Vol 2 together so my review is the same for each. the paper will take pen or pencil fairly well as it feels like a heavy newsprint stock paper bound in a softcover glued binding. The letters are smaller than desired and appear to be about 10pt font size, not the easiest to work with. Every puzzle shows several letter answers so it's probably too easy for mom. It'll work and this one is less expensive than most but there are better products out there. Meh

As you can see from the sample page, these puzzles have two or three letters already provided. I was hoping this was true on only the first few puzzles, but it's true for every single puzzle. Thus, the puzzles wind up being too easy to solve and not challenging.It should have been described as "Beginner" or "Easy". This publication would be fine for kids or beginners. Also, too bad it is not spiral bound, which would have eliminated the problem of words running into the inner edges of the page almost hiding the last letter or two.Over all, I rated this at 3-STARS, primarily because the product description was inadequate regarding the "easy" or "beginner" thing.

These cryptograms are not standard because some letters in each puzzle are already identified. It seems to be for a novice solver and too easy for an experienced solver. This fact is not mentioned in the product description.

Always fun

Most entertaining of the 3 books that I ordered . Yes it does give hints but still not easy . Enjoy every minute of using it.

I love these puzzles much more than the letter substitution puzzles. I can only find two books and can't wait till more are available.

I totally enjoy cryptograms. My mom did them and it amazed me can only find them on line thank you any kind that I can find works

Lots of fun. Even my little grandchildren are enjoying helping me work these.

Beat Cryptogram book I have had. Very enjoyable. Very nice compilation. Had a job to put it down! Bought the second edition.

Good book with lots of cryptograms good for everyone from beginners to experts. Though beginners might need to get some letters from the answers to crack it. But lovely book with hundreds of puzzles. My sister saw it and liked it so I bought her one too which she is very happy with!!

My mother in law loves it , I bought it for her birthday .

Bought this one for my wife to help her improving her English and she loves it. The puzzles are a great way to practice vocabulary and spelling while at the same time having fun.

Easy puzzles. Print is large and clear. Book binding is strong.