This chair met and exceeded my expectations. Just be sure to follow the directions carefully (one brace is longer than the other by design) and you’ll be fine. I assembled by myself but it would be easier with a helper. I agree the chair sits higher than a typical chair of its type, and I was worried about it, but now that I can test for myself it’s perfect. I’d say it’s a great chair to sit in to have a conversation or read a book for an extended amount of time. I agree with a previous review that said if I wanted to take a nap I’d choose a different style chair anyway.