Sudoku

by James Pitts

Book Overview

From the Creator of SudokuFun.comThe fast and easy way to master and enjoy Sudoku!Teach Yourself Sudokugives you 150 puzzles along with hints and strategies for solving the infernal beasts. Whether... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071468692
• ISBN13: 9780071468695
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Beware of two puzzles

Beware of puzzles 43 and 141... they're unsolvable. One clue needs to be added to each. For puzzle 43, add a "9" to row 5, column 5 (very middle of the puzzle). For puzzle 141, add a "6" to row 6, column 5. This will help save your hair from being pulled out.

Sets the standard for Sudoku

Teach yourself Sudoku was not only the first Sudoku book I owned but is still the best. The puzzles in this book are true Sudokus, unlike others I have seen which are unsymmetrical. The first section of the book offers clear and useful advice with helpful diagrams and quick tips to help you progress. There is also a smattering of interesting and amusing quotes throughout. In all the puzzles are well paced and graded and will certainly keep you occupied this winter.

It was the best of times, it was the 794563281

If you find yourself ready to roll up your sleeves and roil the waters of Sudoku this is a fine book to start with. Its compilation of challenging puzzles and accompanying strategy guide offer a great start for anyone looking to take the next sudoku step. Broken up into four seperate skill levels, the jump in challenge isn't dramatic, but it's definitely noticed. Even the "novice" section is challenging enough to side-step any breeze-through puzzles. Quotes spread throughout the pages of the book range from notables to anonymous and it keeps the mood light, especially when you're pulling your hair right before what mystics refer to as the "ah-ha" moment. And to cap it all off it contains a very welcome solutions section for every puzzle.