The look is lovely.  It was easy to put together.  I love the back of the bookcase and how secure it is.  The quality of the "wood" (MDF) is awful.  I looked for a solid wood bookcase and nowhere did it state it was MDF.  I called the hotline and asked about the back and what it was made of.  They guaranteed that it was not cardboard.  I just don't like MDF.