Looked at many chair/ottoman, chaise lounge pieces, read reviews and finally made the decision to go with this one.  Its a great add to our living room and for where we wanted it, its a great lounger for reading and relaxing.  As far as the reviews that I read for it being hard to put together or maybe that was the negative to it, I dont think its much of a negative.  Basically saying it was not that hard to piece together, only needed assistance in putting the arms on, the rest was on me.  We are enjoying the purchase