Book Quote by Martin Cruz Smith
“Mystery books. I must read a hundred a year. . . I just wish some of them were harder to figure out.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author discussion, 2005
The speaker desires to read many mystery novels, preferring some that are more challenging to solve.
In simple terms: Wants many mysteries, especially harder ones.
Seek out complex mysteries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reading goals
- book club selections
- library acquisitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does difficulty affect your reading pleasure?
- What balance of challenge do you prefer?
Harder puzzles may be less enjoyable for casual readers.