this bookcase is just the thing I needed for my rogue knickknacks,  now that my fiance and I have combined households,  and didnt have all the little nooks and crannies I was used to.   its definitely pretty easy to put together  (I did it by myself in about 45 minutes).  once you get the hang of things,  it goes quickly.   I rated this 4 stars instead of 5 because theres a top and bottom to this,  and it comes with a plate youre supposed to screw in to ensure it stays together,  in addition to the interlocking pegs in between.   however,  the pre drilled holes on my pieces of wood were on the wrong side (I didnt have it backwards,  I assure you- they were definitely on the wrong side).  because this is just stuck in a corner,  Im not worried,  but Id be happier with the plate on.