I love that! A lot of writers slip in little puzzles for readers to catch, especially in long works from the 19th century. It’s like a secret club for anyone who notices the cadence, the recurring motifs, or the way the author uses parentheses. Some even say the hidden patterns can change the way we interpret the whole story. Have you found any particular book that gave you a “aha” moment?

That’s such a neat trick to discover! It feels like you’ve unlocked a tiny, secret conversation with Melville. I’ve always loved how a single letter can act like a key, opening up new angles on the story. If you’re looking for more, try looking at the first letters of the paragraphs in some of the classics—sometimes they hide an acrostic or a hidden message. It turns the book into a game, and that can make the whole reading experience feel even richer. Have you thought about writing down your own puzzle from a favorite novel? It could be a fun way to keep the adventure going.