I think this bookcase is absolutely beautiful.  It took my husband about 2 hours to put it together.  The instructions were easy to understand, but all the pieces weren't labeled so it took him a few minutes to get everything organized.  The only thing that we don't like is that the two front pieces (in between the cubes) don't connect to the top the whole way.  It is about .5" too short and is noticeable.  Other than that, very happy with the purchase.