Riddle Unravelling ~ Test Your Skills

[Lady Poppy]

I think it's saying this:

The first (the first word), man may suffer stabs from,
Internal though they be.
The second (the second word), ignites man's drive,
Ending in loss, or jubilee.

Together (both words), they speak of liberty lost,
And of freedom won at any cost.


Just an idea.. maybe I'm wrong.

[talltyrion]

The first word could be friend? I dunno... Is this a classic book?

[Lady Poppy]

Well it's two words, so it can't be Pride and Prejudice. It's probably a classic; she tends to choose books that are well-known.

I'm stumped thus far.

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

is the second word 'hope'?

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Lady Poppy wrote: "I think it's saying this:

The first (the first word), man may suffer stabs from,
Internal though they be.
The second (the second word), ignites man's drive,
Ending in loss, or jubilee.

Together (..."

Very good break-down, Poppy!

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Keep at it everyone! You're all doing well, although no one has touched on the correct answer just yet.

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

WordlesslyAmazed03 wrote: "The first word could be friend? I dunno... Is this a classic book?"

No, it's not a classic book (in the sense that classic = older + well known). It's more of a 21st century novel, which is very well known.

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Isabelle wrote: "is the second word 'hope'?"

No, but keep trying!!

[Lady Poppy]

Does "The" count as a word?

For example 'The Maze Runne'r could be called Maze Runner instead (that's not my guess, it's just an example).

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Lady Poppy sent in the winning answer!

It was a particularly hard riddle, and you all did a brilliant job of guessing which book it was.

The answer was: (The) Hunger Games!

First word: The first, man may suffer stabs from,
Internal though they be.

People can suffer from hunger pains or pangs, which are internal.

Second word: The second, ignites man's drive,
Ending in loss, or jubilee.

Games ignite a person's drive, or ambition. Games either end with a person losing, or winning.

Together, they speak of liberty lost,
And of freedom won at any cost.

The Hunger Games is a story about people losing their freedom/liberty and fighting to win it back, despite the odds.

Poppy, you will be receiving your prize ASAP :)

A new riddle will be up soon!!

[Lady Poppy]

Thanks Miss BN! :)

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Lady Poppy wrote: "Thanks Miss BN! :)"

*hugs* You're welcome!

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

Ooh ... that was really tricky! :) Congrats Poppy! :)

[talltyrion]

Oh, that's brilliant!

[Elaney]

I never would have figured that out. Great job, Poppy!

[Lady Poppy]

Thanks guys!

[L]

That is brilliant!! ...I never came close to it though, with my ideas :)

[Eugenia (Genie In A Book)]

Wow that is something I never would have gotten - Congrats Poppy! :)

[Leyah]

Brilliant! Well done, Poppy!

[[deleted user]]

Gosh. All these riddles are haaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrd.

[L]

♥ Innocent Lamb ~ Forever Reading ♥ wrote: "Gosh. All these riddles are haaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrd."

Agree!!

[[deleted user]]

Yeah but like I never would've guessed the answers.

[[deleted user]]

I knowwww. They're so hard. Why can't they be easy? Because they're riddles. :(

[Lady Poppy]

Inno, I think you'll get the hang of them eventually :) Almost every time, the riddle is solved by someone new. Maybe Miss BN will post one that clicks with you! (That wasn't meant to rhyme, by the way)

[[deleted user]]

Doubt it. Worst riddle solver ever.

[Lady Poppy]

Hey, I thought I was the worst, too, until she posted the latest one. I happened to be thinking about mockingjay just then, so it clicked. You never know what will happen!

[[deleted user]]

We'll see. xD

[L]

H99 wrote: "You will, believe me. What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three in the evening? See? You know the answer!"

{what on earth???????!!}

[Zohal, Co-Moderator]

H99 wrote: "You will, believe me. What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three in the evening? See? You know the answer!"

I've heard that one a gajillion times.

(view spoiler)[Answer: Humans. :) (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Me too!!! But the only real reason I know the answer is because I've heard it a million and one times already. LOL.

[L]

Still confused?????

[Lady Poppy]

Lucinda - (view spoiler)[ Humans walk on four legs in the morning (or beginning) of their life because they crawl on their hands and knees as kids. In the afternoon (midway point), they are on two because they, well, walk. Then in the evening (nearing the end), they have to use a cane for balance, therefore having three legs. :) (hide spoiler)]

[L]

Lady Poppy wrote: "Lucinda - [spoilers removed]"

Oh, i see!! {I probably come across as rather dim-witted at the present moment}.

"What on Earth" was just an expression i used - another way to say i was confused. I didn't mean it literally!

Thanks for the explanation x

[L]

H99 wrote: "I know it's an expression. :) I was joking. Sorry, it doesn't come across well online."

I always try to be careful not to become too relaxed when "chatting" {or perhaps i should say typing} when online, as it could come across altered to the reader/ recipricant.

:)

[L]

H99 wrote: "I've noticed that. Your posts are usually a tad more formal than everyone else's."

Oh! Sorry :) *chuckles*

[Lady Poppy]

I think it's cute how formal you are!

And you're welcome! You don't appear dim-witted at all, don't worry. I honestly doubt anyone guessed the answer correctly their first time hearing it (without someone giving an answer and explanation after).

[L]

Riddles...reminds me of the part in one of my favourite stories, Alice in Wonderland when the Griffon asks Alice Riddles...

then the song about Turtle soup *sighs* how i love Wonderland!! :)

[[deleted user]]

Lucinda wrote: "Riddles...reminds me of the part in one of my favourite stories, Alice in Wonderland when the Griffon asks Alice Riddles...

then the song about Turtle soup *sighs* how i love Wonderland!! :)"

I love reading Alice in Wonderland. But I constantly feel like the entire book is just one big riddle. ;)


H99 wrote: "♥ Innocent Lamb ~ Forever Reading ♥ wrote: "Me too!!! But the only real reason I know the answer is because I've heard it a million and one times already. LOL."

Isabelle wrote: "H99 wrote: "You wi..."

I suppose you're right. ;P

[Lady Poppy]

H99 wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "Riddles...reminds me of the part in one of my favourite stories, Alice in Wonderland when the Griffon asks Alice Riddles...

then the song about Turtle soup *sighs* how i love Wonde..."

I've heard that before, but I don't understand it. H99, could you explain?

[[deleted user]]

H99 wrote: "Lucinda wrote: "Riddles...reminds me of the part in one of my favourite stories, Alice in Wonderland when the Griffon asks Alice Riddles...

then the song about Turtle soup *sighs* how i love Wonde..."

Isn't the answer something like: (view spoiler)[There is no real answer or the Mad Hatter doesn't know or something? (hide spoiler)]

[L]

I have absolutely no idea why a Raven is like a Writing Desk!

[Lady Poppy]

XD We're in a pickle then.

Inno, that could be the solution. He is mad, after all.

[L]

True.

[[deleted user]]

Hahahaaha... I suppose I did. xD

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

Here's another riddle! Guess which book title it is?!

The first two people to message me via GR with the correct answer will receive one of these two books: either Fracture Me by Tahereh Mafi or Olivia Twisted by Vivi Barnes. The winners will get to choose which one they wish to receive.

Now for the riddle:

Civic by nature,
An informal burg,
A centre, a hub,
Filled up with curbs.

Osseous its master,
Its foundation, its strength,
Shrouded in secrets,
Compact in its length.

[[deleted user]]

Here we go...

[L]

Gosh...{looks hard!}

[[deleted user]]

Question: is there a limit of guesses we can make?

[[deleted user]]

@Lucinda - It does look hard.

[Booknut, Head Moderator]

♥ Innocent Lamb ~ Forever Reading ♥ - Officially nicknamed Smarties by Abby wrote: "Question: is there a limit of guesses we can make?"

Not at all! Feel free to guess as many times as you like, if your first answer turns out to be incorrect :)