Solving Approach
This one works out to about 4.4 letters per word on average. Look for the shortest cipher groups first — they're the quickest way to get a toehold before tackling the longer words. As an easy-rated puzzle, the letter substitutions tend to follow familiar patterns, making it a solid warm-up.
About Thomas Berger
Thomas Berger was an acclaimed American novelist best known for his satirical western novel "Little Big Man," which brilliantly subverted frontier mythology through dark humor and historical revisionism. His irreverent approach to American mythology and sharp social commentary made him a distinctive voice in twentieth-century literature. Berger believed that fiction should challenge conventional thinking and expose the absurdities of contemporary society through wit and unconventional narratives.
Did you know? Berger was known for his versatility as a writer, working across multiple genres including detective fiction, science fiction, and Arthurian legend throughout his prolific career.