You are going to need patience for this thing.  It pops together like some sort of wickedly demonic game of Tetris, but once you get it set up its fine.  Yes, it is plastic.  Yes, it is hard and the cushions are thin.  Pros, it rinses off easily and the cushion covers have zippers.  Buy some pillows and you are good.  No its not huge.  Do I think its worth the price  Absolutely.  Even the dog likes it.  I put it together by myself and my next door neighbor had friends over on her patio for dinner--not sure if they were amused or shocked by the spontaneous cursing coming from my backyard.   There is  a part where you want to throw it in the trash, when connecting the curved back.  This would be easier for two people, and check out those sections carefully.  It seems like they do not want to hitch together precisely so be mindful of that.  Definitely have cold beer on hand so when you are done you can sit down and relax. You will deserve it.