This bookshelf is good for the price, adequate quality, about what I expected based on the reviews and the picure.  Wood stain is warmer than picture which is what I wanted.  The wood is not sanded smooth prior to staining, but I'm not picky for the price.  Whoever said this had an easy assembly probably didn't put the thing together by themself.  The thing has an easy assembly instructions, but probably needs two people to avoid the whole thing crashing down on you while assembling.