The Everything Easy Cross-Words Book: Challenging Fun for Beginners

by Douglas R. Fink

Book Overview

For readers who pick up the Sunday New York Times and throw out the crossword section because the clues are too difficult, The Everything? Easy Crosswords Book is the book for you! Let's face it, how does anyone know who the sixth ruler of Egypt was without looking it up? The Everything? Easy Crosswords Book is ideal for anyone who wants to build his or her mental acuity and puzzle-solving abilities. Puzzlemaster Douglas Fink has created a volume...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593370458
• ISBN13: 9781593370459
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Everything
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Good for beginners

I am new to crossword puzzles and I find this book enjoyable. It starts out easy and gradually gets more difficult, so that I am continually building my skills in solving the puzzles. I think it is great for any person who is brand new to doing crosswords.

Good book for beginners.

I have never been a crossword puzzle person. I recently purchased this book after flipping through it at a bookstore. The early puzzles are VERY easy - which is good. It gradually builds in difficulty, but it will also build your confidence. I really enjoyed working on and actually being able to complete the puzzles. The only complaint I have about this book is that, every once in awhile, there is a clue where the answer is just plain wrong. It may be in the same category, but it is not the correct answer. There are only a few of them. But, as a beginner who is shy about even trying these puzzles (and was even shy about carrying this book around) it was very frustrating. Still, I do recommend this book for beginners and rate it as 5 stars. It is worth buying because it does accomplish its goal of building the confidence of a crossword puzzle beginner. I also recently purchased the second book in this "Everything Easy" series. I have just started it, but it appears to be just as good as the first book and appears to be the next logical step. I will probably never be able to complete the most difficult puzzles out there in the daily newspapers with a pen. I just don't have that kind of historical, literary and other knowledge. But I can now say that I do enjoy working on crossword puzzles because of this book.

Good Purchase

The book is huge in size and they're are tons of puzzles-some easier than others. A little difficult for the beginer (me). Check out the inside of the book before buying.

Ecellent for Young and Old

Both my 10 year old son and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The various themes were entertaining and the difficulty level was just right. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys crosswords and the wit and art that is used to make them.