Ummmm it's pretty..I did not read any reviews before I bought it.  But I have the same observations - cushions are hard, back corner doesn't line up perfectly and seat back is VERY low.  Hard to lounge on it (I may try it with larger back pillows).  It was a bit clunky to put together but two us us got it done in about an hour.  It's very lightweight and moves easily.  I'm hoping a rug underneath will help ground it better.  If I had not broken down all the original boxes I would have considered sending it back.  For now it will do but I expected a much heavier quality.