Solving Approach
This one works out to about 4.6 letters per word on average. This puzzle leans toward longer words — apostrophes and doubled letters will likely crack it open faster than word length alone. This is rated hard — the substitution pattern is less forgiving, so patience with frequency analysis pays off.
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.