TikTok’s last viral book was written nearly a century ago. And not only that, finishing reading it can cost the reader a thousand euros more in his account. It is not clickbaitit is the riddle of cain, the most complicated literary puzzle ever written and now resurrected by the virality of the networks. Translated and republished in several countries, his new volume has also reached Spain with Alfaguara and a thousand euro reward.
It only has 100 pages, but it is not a book like any you have read so far, because they are messy and the possible combinations can number in the millions. Although only one is correct. And it is that Cain’s riddle contains six mysteries that need your logic and smart reading to solve.
On paper it may seem simple, but in eighty-seven years it can be counted on the fingers of one hand, people have solved the mystery devised by Edward Powys Mathers in 1934.
The key to discover who kills whom in the book is, simply (which is said quickly), Put the novel in the correct order. It is then when a coherent story is revealed starring six victims and six criminals in terrible murders.
So, if you like crime novels and/or true crime, this may be the sign you were waiting for to take on a more active role. And it could be said that the protagonist of the book is anyone who dares to open its cover to try to unravel the mystery of Torquemada.
Of course, if books are sacred to you and you like them to always look like they just came off the press, this may not be the most pleasant experience for you because it is expected have readers tear out pages, underline, and write notes in the margins along the way.
However, being made up of short stories, Cain’s riddle it can also be enjoyed by simply being read, the old-fashioned way. Although of course, in this way yes yes you won’t get along the prize of 1000 euros granted by Alfaguara to the first one who correctly solves all the answers.
The Enigma of Cain: A TikTok Phenomenon (No Limits)
For opt for €1,000 You must send the answer sheet to the publisher including the following information: The name of the six murdered people, the name of the six murderers, the correct order of the 100 pages and a brief explanation of how you got it. There is a deadline until December 31 this year. What better time than summer to try it?
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