Only 4 stars because let's face it, this thing is pressed board, through and through.  And it's not rock solid once it's glued and screwed.  BUT, it was a relatively simple construction (follow the directions verbatim - only 1 step took two people, and I utilized my 6 year old to hold one side, so you just need an extra hand, really), and the veneer looks REALLY great - like it has matte finish where the grooves of the wood would be, and you do indeed need to touch it to see if it's real or not!  Drawers take a little bit of adjustment (ie on the drawer slides) to get them perfect - but they were adjustable, so not too much sweat.  

So all in all, GREAT LOOKING DESK, and I'm thoroughly pleased.  I'd highly recommend it for this price.