On looks alone, this cube bookcase is 5 stars. It is beautiful and fits everything I need it too. It is a wonderful addition to my home. However, it is not the easiest piece to assemble. Also some of the parts did not come with the necessary amount of pre-drilled screws. I had to come up with a couple of work arounds in order to put the item together. I did it by myself and it took about 3 hours to assemble.It seems quite sturdy and I hope it will last for several years at least.