This recliner is awesome. Most chairs with the pull lever like a car door are very hard to move out of a reclined position. This one is easier than all that I've tried (noted its still harder to close the foot rest compared to pretty much all of the handle based models since the handle lets you add leverage from your arm.)

I will likely add a back support pillow and head rest pillow as the chair's reclined position is not great for using a laptop but these accessories should resolve those issues.

Assembly did not require any tools (the back snaps in, and the back arms slide in) The metal arms that hold the back did not align perfectly but were easy enough to align using the back itself to put tension on it. Two people are ideal for moving it prior to assembly. Assembly only requires one person. Chair is reasonably easy to move for cleaning under.

I am happy with my purchase.