This is a nice bookcase once it's all put together. It's just putting it together! Not for the faint of heart. Use the video (online). Much more helpful than the written directions. Also, lots of particleboard. Im not used to it. The bookcase I'm replacing I had since 1978. It's solid wood. Also, having trouble with the center door. My son worked at it for an hour and it's still not closing well. Good luck.