The bookcase is sturdy enough when holding objects but during assembly you have to be very delicate otherwise there will be scratch marks and the wood is likely to tear; i ordered 2 at the same time and jus finished putting one together (approx 35 minutes) and i messed up a few places so i know what to do right for the 2nd one.  A touch up marker to go with this would make it a bit more ideal; i had to use one that came with a different order.  Other than that it serves its purpose.