Cryptic 1622

[stevenj]

What a terrible puzzle! I was quite relieved when I was summoned for my bath even though I hadn’t finished it. Maybe I won’t bother to try. Which would be a first time for me.
I thought that instead I would bring to your attention ( though it’s not a crossword reference) a book I was bought for my recent birthday.
It’s called “ Once Upon a prime” by a woman called Sarah Hart who is a professor of Mathematics at Birkbeck college. As the name suggests , she writes about how authors introduce numbers and mathematical concepts into their works. Some I knew about e.g Lewis Carrol but many I hadn’t realised. Sometimes the maths is a bit beyond me but mainly I coped. It’s an amazing book, unlike anything I’ve ever read before and I can’t recommend it too highly! I’ll stop there
steven

[Lie-in King]

Hi Steven - I thought the puzzle was ok. You know the drill if you need to ask us for any answers.

I might have to check my local library for the book, but it does look a good read :-)

https://tinyurl.com/3fvmm9v8

[stevenj]

Thanks LiK! I don’t think I was in a bad mood but I really did find some clues feeble. I’m sure you will find the book interesting!
steven

[brainiac]

You can join in the discussion on this week's offering at Lucian Poll's site, who - as usual - gives full explanations

[stevenj]

Thanks brainiac. I have managed to finish it ( despite my grumbling). I shall look up this site though this week’s puzzle doesn’t seem to be up yet.
steven

[brainiac]

It is up

[stevenj]

Thanks! And glad that his ( her?) regular comments show the same lack of enthusiasm for the puzzle that I felt!
steven