This was my first double-sided puzzle. I bought it for the back image, with the succulents in rows, so I put it together on that side first. I thought it'd be weird to put a puzzle together from the back side, but the pieces lock into place just as satisfyingly from that side as they do right side up. The image also looks more seamless when you lock back pieces together. The back photo is still nice and crisp and the puzzle overall is the high quality I have come to expect from Galison.
Also, I tend to favor 1000 piece puzzles. The back pattern on this one is nice and challenging, and held my attention longer than other 500 piece puzzles I've done. Overall, a good buy.
Unusually challenging for 500 pieces, but not frustrating. Unique piece shapes with minimal dust. Pieces are more solid/less prone to bending than with single-sided puzzles. Not hard to tell which side is which. Smells faintly of glue, which I have experienced with other puzzles with very solid pieces and don't find bothersome despite being sensitive. Images are beautiful.
It’s like two puzzles for one! Adds an extra challenge because both sides have similar colors!
Nice high quality puzzle with reasonable price and quick shipping.
I love Galison puzzles - always good quality and fun. I normally can do a 500 piece puzzle in about two hours - but not this one! This one was a challenge!! It is not difficult to determine the two sides of the pieces (one is glossy, one is matte). Both sides were complicated to do - love it!