Lynn
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Emilie Autumn:
I have an curious question regarding the riddles and ciphers. I hope I can explain myself correctly. By the time you reach a puzzle in the book that involves a riddle, should you know the answer? Since the riddles reference something in the story. For example, the swirl/wave one - is the answer "hidden" (or referenced to) before? Or is it better to read the book as a whole and then go back to solve riddles?
Emilie Autumn
Hello Lynn,
Thank you for your question! I completely understand what you're asking, and you are quite right, it is much better to read the book and then go back to the puzzles (and make sure you have an internet connection when you do;).
When trying to solve, I can tell you that some basic knowledge of cryptography will be very useful, but that it will take you nowhere unless you can solve the riddles, and the riddles can only be solved by those who have read the whole story and really, truly understand it:). It sounds like you are well on your way!
Al my love and gratitude,
~ EA
Thank you for your question! I completely understand what you're asking, and you are quite right, it is much better to read the book and then go back to the puzzles (and make sure you have an internet connection when you do;).
When trying to solve, I can tell you that some basic knowledge of cryptography will be very useful, but that it will take you nowhere unless you can solve the riddles, and the riddles can only be solved by those who have read the whole story and really, truly understand it:). It sounds like you are well on your way!
Al my love and gratitude,
~ EA
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