I would give this between 3 1/2 to 4 stars. It is a nice bookcase that can have many uses but it's not as sturdy as I'd like (as with many bookcases these days). But it looks really good!! The one I got was really wobbly though and I have to put ugly piece of cardboard beneath 2 legs so it doesn't move around or tip over. The photos don't really show that it has a cool rustic wood finish on the shelving part.