The directions really are not great, there are a couple of places where a clear close drawing of the rails were really needed.  I'd give it 4 stars but the veneer (which is paper thin) came up in a couple spots and one drawer front was scratched, and I was very careful in putting it together in a carpeted room to try to avoid this.  I'm challenged when it comes to putting together furniture, so I'll be honest and say it took me 6 hours.  It looks good put together, and is a very good value for the money, just probably not going to be durable as one would like.