This book came in perfect condition! The German is really good. I am in my third year of German, and I can understand the basics of German. I bought this book to enhance my vocabulary, and reading skills in German. It has great vocabulary, and once you understand them it is an easy read. I totally recommend this book. If you are more of a beginner German speaker it is more difficult to understand so be prepared to have to use a German to English dictionary. For people who have been in German for a long time, and know past tenses this book is perfect. Either way it is a great book, and I totally recommend it.