Pros - Easy to build, and sturdy within itself.
Cons - Appalling finish, small footprint compared to height.

The bookcase is very easy to build - you do need a hammer and a screwdriver. With the backplates well nailed in it is sturdy in itself. Unfortunately the veneer on the edge of the MDF is poor, in many places it is dented and scruffed showing the underlying MDF - a black marker makes it look better from a distance. It also has a small footprint compared to its height meaning it is unstable - it does come with a wall attachment, so if you are a home owner this is not an issue but as a renter I have had to place it differently.

In summary - buy this on sale for a kids room where it's likely to knocked around anyway, it is not good for an adult space because of the poor finish.