I love this bookshelf. I don't understand what all the negative comments were about. This shipped to me in perfect condition-all the wooden planks were sandwiched in between plastic sheets and styrofoam boards. The instructions were quite clear as well and easy to follow. I put this together all by myself, and only asked my boyfriend for help in flipping the bookshelf over (because you'll be putting it together upside down). I love the look of it, and the quality is great. 

Pros: Easy to assemble, pretty bookshelf, modern