This was my second book nook and the difference was huge. This product is HEAVY, with extremely sturdy wood. I put it together in one evening and the product is beautiful. I wish it was a bit more difficult to put together, to be honest! I feel like you could give this to a grade schooler and they could build it just fine.Pros:- So easy to build, a young kid could do it.- Super thick and sturdy pieces. You won't have a single broken part.- Uses wax paper for the backdrop, which makes a nice frosSee full review