This one doesn't look tough, but its appearance is deceptive. There are a fair few textures mirrored on each side, and many of the pieces are much darker than they appear. It wasn't difficult on the level of one of the sadistic photomosaic puzzles I've tackled in the past, but it was one of those where I had to fight for every inch of space I filled in. I wound up liking the image a bit less as I worked it, as examining each piece up close made it appear that it's partly an assemblage of clip art. Elements such as the dog and lampposts really stand out when viewed in such detail. There's nothing inherently wrong with that, but it did sour me on the art just a bit. (It's entirely possible that no clip art was used, and this is simply the artist's style, and I will be happy to be corrected on this point if that is the case!) I still liked the overall image enough that I wanted to complete it. While perusing the MGL licensing site, I see that I have another winter-themed puzzle from the same artist. Hopefully I'll enjoy it a bit more!
The quality is typical Ravensburger, sporting the slightly looser fit that's become standard for them, and plenty of dust. I still find their pieces among the most satisfying to handle and assemble. I rarely use a poster when working a puzzle, but I would have gladly used one with this one, with all the tiny and dark details I had to contend with! It's a shame that Ravensburger doesn't give its customers that option.
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