The desk is very attractive and sturdy.  The top does give a look and feel of granite without the cost and weight.  I use it in a front office and get a lot of compliments.  For the price it is a very good desk.  Instructions for assembly was simple and straight forward.   Took me by myself about 1.5 hours.  Would highly recommend.  My only reason for not giving it 5 starts is because no matter what I did, I could not get the two pieces of the top to fit tightly together.  So there is a slight space.  Not a huge deal and the desk it still beautiful, but if that was fixable it would receive a 5 star rating from me.