This bookshelf was super easy to assemble. I did it alone in less than 30 minutes (female with little to no construction/carpentry experience). Make sure you review the directions first, sort and layout your pieces, and follow the assembly steps in order.Other folks reported problems with misaligned holes, mismatched colors, scratches, or broken pieces. I did NOT have any problems with damaged or missing parts, the stain on all the pieces matched, and the predrilled holes were aligned perfectly. I suspect that people who had trouble assembling their bookshelf did not follow the instructions in the correct order.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]