This set of four puzzle collections from some of the most popular "Guardian" cryptic crossword compilers allows fans of the cryptic to get to grips with their favourite setter. It includes introductions from each setter, and a posthumous introduction to Bunthorne's puzzles by series editor Hugh Stephenson. With a range of difficulties included in the series, from the easier-to-tackle Rufus to the brain-busting Paul, the collection caters for all levels of ability.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This book is for genuine crossword enthusiasts and, as such, the clues are challenging which is great. They are also extremely well constructed and are a delight to get your teeth into. I thoroughly recommend this for anyone who loves crosswords.
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By R. J. Hobson
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As a devotee of the Guardian's cryptic crossword for nearly 20 years, I find their weekly selection nearly always runs the gamut between gently engaging and fiendishly impenetrable. Sitting nearer to the gentle side of the equation is Rufus. In my experience, he's reasonably faithful to the classic Ximenean rules and is rarely so obscure that you have to go running to Google or the dictionary. Perfect for enthusiasts who want an enjoyable romp rather than a teeth-grinding hour of agony.
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By D. Smith
Format:Paperback
I've worked through the puzzles by Rufus and Gordius. Both compilers have provided some clever and amusing clues which can provide hours, in fact days, of entertainment. I preferred those by Rufus. They are a little easier and often witty. Some of those by Gordius have obscure solutions -- rare words, place names and so on -- which it seems to me require rather specialist knowledge.
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He's one of the easier Guardian setters but still has you thinking! I'll order more titles - pity they're not currently doing Araucaria.
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Boughtas a Christmas present for my mum who by the way is 88. She thinks it is fantastic and certainly tests her brain power.
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Hours of fun
My dad loves puzzles and these were no exception, made a good present and kept him going for hours So can't be bad
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What's a "good" crossword?
Purely personally I see no point in crosswords that include words of which few have heard. Some of the clues have some wit and use a lot of ambiguity but what destroys it for me is... Read more
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