The is a pretty good desk. It was easy to put together.  Other reviewers comment on the need to use a drill, but we didn’t need one.  At first we tapped pilot holes in with a nail and were able to screw the screws in easily.  After a few times we just started screwing the screws without a pilot hole.  Have a good screwdriver on hand, and put a little muscle into it.  I actually preferred putting the holes in ourselves because everything lines up better that way.
The desk is sturdy and will work great for my teenage son.
The colors of the wood are just as pictured.
Good desk.