I was pleased with the overall design and elegant look of this bookcase.  The shelves feel sturdy and I hope to enjoy this piece for many years.  I removed a star because the assembly instructions were sometimes vague and contained a few mislabeled part numbers (you can still discern the correct part from the pictures).  The drawer assembly also requires you to sink several long nails into a narrow board without guide holes or other alignment aids.  I found it easier to drill my own pilot holes and use thin screws.  I was also disappointed that the door handle hardware was composed of silver-colored plastic instead of metal.