The basic bookcase is well made and the predrilled holes and metal pieces were aligned prefectily. But, the veneer is micro thin and easily peels on edges. Also, Instead on finishing the front, this manufacture decided to use molding pieces to provide the finish. The problem with this is that you lose two inches on each side to put books on the shelves and the top shelf looses two inches in height because of the finishing molding. This is why I gave it a three. I really needed the extra space.