Keep in mind I'm an older person with health issues, and I was able to put it together in a couple of hours...didn't run into problems until the very end.  Nailing in the back was an issue because the nails are tiny, and because I couldn't get it to line up exactly, and the two bottom nails on each end were difficult to pound into place.  The items for attacking the bookshelf to the wall also are a little mysterious since they are screws and there are no holes in the bookshelf or the wall to insert them into, and no instructions given for dealing with that.  On the other hand, the shelving was the perfect size for my apartment.  The price was certainly right. Packaged exceptionally well for shipping. The wood veneer looks nice and the color matches other furniture I have.  Overall, happy with this item.