We are redoing our home office and needed a better book case. We wanted something that was solid wood but without paying an arm and a leg. This bookshelf met all the requirements for our heavy books. The back is not solid wood, but it's not a big deal. My husband put it together by himself and I heard no complaint from him. It seems to be holding up quite well and I feel that this purchase will last a very long time, I am very happy with it.

Pros: durable finish, easy to put together, cost effective 
Cons: back is not real wood