It's nice to be able to configure as you like- either long and low or square or tall. Note; there's nothing in the kit to hold the 2 sections together and they are slippery laminate. If you have pets or kids who will jump/crawl on it, you'll want to screw into it or we used anti slip pads between them. 

In general it's basic laminate furniture. The color is nice (grey)-- it's nice to have cool tones instead of warm wood, especially since it's fake printing not real wood. It's much deeper than a bookshelf really needs to be, more for stuff than books. The narrow sections are only the size of trade paperbacks, so you won't get big art books on many sections unless lying down. 

The shelves are also very thick for the size of the openings. It's a bit unbalanced looking in that realm, but not too bad. If it were daintier I would like it better for sure. 

But for the price, it's simple and adjustable and a nice color. Just don't expect exquisitely crafted furniture.