Does the Job

This bookshelf is not the highest quality one you can buy, but it does the job. The frame of the bookcase is well made, but the backing is paper-thin. The process of putting it together was a little difficult, it did take two people and you need tools (hammer & drill). When going over the instructions to put it together please know that not everything is labeled and you will have to figure it out. But it looks good in my office now that it's put together and seems sturdy.

Cheap Bookcase

I was looking for a bookcase to hold all my books. Seen this at Big Lots and for the price, figured it was a steal. The heaviness of the bookcase itself before assembly made it feel like heavy duty, good quality material.

Yes. Looks like I'd hoped. I like it.

I had someone help me put it together and glad I did. It took less than an hour. It's been in one spot since then. It seems sturdy. I didn't use the wall anchor that came with it, to keep it from falling forward. My kids aren't toddlers now and If there's ever a baby around here, I'll be watching them like a hawk. I definitely like the adjustable shelves.I plan to keep heavier items at the bottom for obvious reasons.

Not sturdy or high quality - definitely a budget bookshelf

This is definitely a pretty bookshelf - it's simple cherry wood, which fits many styles of decor. But this is one of those "you get what you pay for" kind of bookshelves that we are unfortunately returning. It's particle board (so not a solid wood bookcase) with very thin back cardboard wall. For how tall this is, it's just all too slim and weak (each bookcase weighs about 50 pounds). It does come with a wall anchor, but I don't trust the structural integrity of a bookshelf that NEEDS the anchor, or else it's going to topple over. The shelves also split/crack very easily if you don't get the nails in perfectly, or hit the shelf on accident. We have a toddler and two small dogs, and if it weren't for them, I might have considered keeping this - but even so, I would recommend spending a few extra bucks to get a sturdier, safer bookcase.