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Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
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★★★☆☆
From the wires — the critic descends upon the next desk shortly. The toys have been warned.
Lead Review · From: Buffalo Games
Yellow Cab Held Ransom, Salmon Secured
Our critic hides the puzzle's only cheerful piece under the rug until the human's despair peaks, then produces it and collects a portion of salmon as his standing ovation.
By Pete · Resident Feline Critic

My human, in a fit of what I can only describe as self-inflicted torment, has acquired a "Rainy Manhattan" puzzle from a company called Buffalo Games. It appears to be a large, flat box containing one thousand small, oddly-shaped pieces of cardboard that, when assembled, form a picture of a dreary, wet city. From my superior vantage point on the sofa, I see…

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Image of Buffalo Games - Dominic Davison - Rainy Manhattan - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults -Challenging Puzzle Perfect for Game Nights - Finished Size is 26.75 x 19.75
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★★☆
A resounding, salmon-funded success.
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An Invasion That Became an Act of Worship

So, my human has acquired what appears to be a box of flat, colorful garbage. They call it a "puzzle," from a brand named PICKFORU. It consists of one thousand tiny cardboard squa…

★★★☆☆ — An elaborate, if inefficient, tribute.
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