After reviewing the ratings, I decided to purchase this desk.  My wife loves the color and the size of the desk and it only took two hours to assemble.  Yes you will need a drill to assemble the desk.  I purchased a drill but I needed one for the house anyway.  I'm not sure why I never purchased a drill before. It beats using a screwdriver. Like Siskel & Ebert always say.  I give this desk five thumbs up.