I thought the bookcase/shelves were fine. I like the look and it organized the mud room. It was straightforward to put together and didn’t take me long to assemble and attach to the wall. I thought it felt a bit cheap putting it together, meaning a number of the shelf brackets were welded on crooked, one of the main black pieces was dented and some pieces didn’t line up so there is a noticeable hitch where pieces are joined. In all it’s a fine fit for the mud room but I would look for something else higher quality if I wanted it for the main areas of the house.