I like everything about the bookshelf except for the backing.  Because it comes in two pieces, the back doesnt really stay together very nicely.  It is very obvious that there are two pieces.  And it's very flimsy backing.  Im surprised so many people gave it 4 stars even despite this.  the shelves seem fine for the price and its cute in my daughters room, but the back really does kind of ruin it.  The seam if very obvious.  Just didnt want to go through the hassle of returning though and it was fairly inexpensive for a bookshelf.  It is a bit deceiving when the seam doesnt show up in the picture of the bookshelf.