I love the completed bookshelf. It's like having your own professional library spinning bookshelves. I deducted a star because it comes in so many pieces and it's a lot to put together. It may have took me close to 2 hrs to assemble. It's also best to put it together in the room where you'll use it. I had to carry upstairs and it's really heavy which is good because it's sturdy and safe for my 5 yr old's bedroom. My 12 yr old is jealous because she wants one too. With homeschooling my son's books and supplies were every where. Now his room stays much cleaner and everything is organized for school. It's also good b/c u can tilt larger books on the diagonal to fit. I store: baskets with supplies, books and his white boards on this shelf.