Nice quality bookcase and very easy to put together ... I do recommend a second person helping because it makes things a lot easier. Took less than 15 minutes to assemble. It's nice that the back is actually hardboard, and not one of those flimsy veneer sheets that you unfold and tack on the back. I ordered the black finish, which is a little more on the charcoal side than I was hoping for. I gave this 4 stars only because I really don't think it should be expensive as it is; it's a nice piece but $200 for this bookcase is a little steep.