Oookay... I loved this bookshelf when I bought it.. A bit weird but seemed convenient and versatile. I was surprised when I opened the box by how many parts it included (screws, wood pieces and such). That should have been a red flag but I dove into construction with all.the.confidence. I am obviously not a carpenter but I have successfully built furniture pieces so how bad could it be? The instructions are simple..pictures of the parts you have and where they go. And that’s all you get..an 18-step picture book. But that didn’t deter me....I spent two days, multiple movies, at least a 12 pack, and used an extensive amount of inappropriate language to construct this “invitation to nature”. If you want to arrange your books on a “tree-shaped shelf” be prepared to install 70...SEVENTY screws with an Allen wrench (included