I give it 3 stars because it was actually a nice looking bag for the price.  I did, however, make the mistake of putting 1 textbook in the bag 1 time, went to lift the bag and the strap broke...NOT at the thread where it could be sewn again and mended...but the strap like actually split like someone had cut it....so...just for looks and carrying paper or an iPad or something, it is okay for $5, but for anything else, the bag will frustrate you!!!