A truer rating would probably be 4.5 stars, it's a very solid unit and a good walnut color. I feel encouraged to now order the rest of the Bastri collection, just hoping that the color match is a good one when all the pieces sit together. Doesn't feel cheaply made but the half a star I would deduct was due to assembly. It wasn't overly complicated, it's just my advice would be to keep a rubber mallet handy to help with lining parts up, and there will certainly be some moments where an extra set of hands will feel critical. I was torn between this bookcase or the 9 cube version. I'm glad I went with this one because of the slightly lower profile.