About my ratings

Perhaps because of my day job, I'm a tough rater. Everything 3/5 and above I consider worth the time and money. If I purchase on Etsy or a similar platform and the puzzle is as expected, I will give a top rating on the platform because of how seller ratings work, but here "as expected" is probably a 3/5 in most cases.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Tanomura Chokunyu, White Clouds and Crimson Trees

 Artifact, 155 pieces. Another nice, small puzzle with an unusual shape and a geometric cut. 3/5





Hands of Light

 Puzzlapy, 189 pieces. A nice example of the cutter's style, with a replacement piece. 3/5





The Battle of Carnival and Lent, Pieter Bruegel the Elder

 Liberty, 707 pieces. Interesting because many of the human figures are placed so they have faces from the image. Also seems a little smaller than I expected for the piece count, but maybe I'm just forgetting what that size is like. 3/5


figurals--see the one middle left with the white portions for an example




Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Miki Suizan, Arashiyama Cherry Blossoms

 Artifact, 150 pieces. Small but pleasing. 3/5





Foul Play

 Stave, 60-ish pieces. Charming teaser with ducks. 7/10






Green River Cliffs, Thomas Moran

 Liberty, 504 pieces. A nice landscape.




elaborate tree and travois pulled by horse

dance around fire and dreamcatcher

bison hunt (bison a bit cut off on left)

closeup on the fun lines here


Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Chatauqua Trail, Janice Larson

 Liberty, 403 pieces. Notable for the extra-large human figural pieces; otherwise colorful and pleasant. 3/5