You really can't beat this for a simple bookcase. Easy to put together - it goes together in a really common sense kind of way, which seems pretty unusual for furniture these days. I put it together by myself during one episode of Scrubs. Incredibly lightweight and so far seems pretty durable. I doubt it will last forever and ever, but for a nice looking bookcase on the cheap, it's great. The only small complaint I have is that the bottom isn't totally level. Once I put weight on the shelves though that stopped being an issue. It is a little narrower than what you might be used to, which was great for my space, but if you're expecting deep shelves, you won't find them. Overall, it doesn't take up a lot of space and the open sides and back really make it feel less "present". Recommended!