I would have given this bookcase five star if it weren't for the placement of the screws. Sure it was easy to assemble. BUT, they placed the holes for the screw very very close to the sides. You have no room for your hand to tighten the screws. It needs a special screwdriver. I'm petite so my hands are small. If I had a hard time with the screws imagine how difficult it will be for people with big hands. Other than that issue I have nothing bad to say about this bookcase. It is beautiful. Well packed, too.