What does the cryptic crossword clue "You almost succeeded locating obscure novel (5,3,2,5)" mean?

The definition is "You almost succeeded". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LOCATINGOBSCURE ("locating obscure") [anagram: "novel"] = CLOSEBUTNOCIGAR; definition: "You almost succeeded" The answer is CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR.

What is the answer to "You almost succeeded locating obscure novel (5,3,2,5)"?

The answer is CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR.

You almost succeeded locating obscure novel (5,3,2,5)

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