The Book Depository The Librarian's Almanaq by Roy Leban
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Description: The Librarian's Almanaq : Paperback : Almanaq : 9780996256803 : 0996256806 : 31 Mar 2015. The Book Depository The Librarian's Almanaq by Roy Leban - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9780996256803
MPN: 0996256806
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Author: Elaine Wong
Rating: 5
Review: The problems with printing only seem to have affected early editions but check if any pages are strangely blank before starting the puzzles. Which are pretty tough, hard but fair and requiring very careful reading! Both my wife and I like puzzles and this took around 20 hours to complete which is extremely good value for money. We also made liberal use of the almanaq website which provided essential (but not sufficient!) hints. There's a sequel out very soon and can't wait to try it. If you really enjoy tough puzzles, can use Google to search and don't give up easily then it is highly recommended.
Author: Jed
Rating: 1
Review: Well where do I start... about 9 months ago, actually. And it’s still not finished - in fact, I’ve admitted defeat and it’s heading for the recycling bin. I’m a BIG fan of puzzle books, but this one is just “too” American to stomach. I’ve dipped in and out for months, trying to convince myself I’ll enjoy this one, but I’ve just not got there. It seems (in my opinion) that the author is a clever guy, but he knows it and sadly has come across slightly condescending in the way that the instructions are written. Some of the puzzles seem like good ideas, but my knowledge of US sayings/phrases/sports personalities/politics/tv shows/kids books/cities/states etc etc is sketchy to say the least, but some of the knowledge needed for this book is borderline encyclopaedic. All in all, I really tried to like it, but for me it sadly didn’t deliver. If you do decide to try this book - bear in mind what other reviews have said; you can’t sit and complete it on a train/bus, you’ll need a LOT of space set aside for it!
