I really like the chair. I also purchased the ottoman. It is comfortable and I believe it will be a great reading chair. It is well made and sturdy. There is a firmness to it that I hope will soften in time. I rated it a 4 because the back cushion doesnt fit quite right, and this makes it look squished into the chair. Definitely bothersome, but I was able to hide it with a throw pillow, however, it is a manufacturer flaw.