I can't write a full review on this, since I haven't even finished building book one yet, due to all of the missing pieces. As of step 306 on page 218, at least 16 pieces are missing. I have never had this problem with any LEGO set before. I just waited several weeks to get 15 pieces, and as soon as I started building again, I only got a few steps in and then had another missing piece. Unfortunately, they're not pieces that I have extras of so I can't keep building until I get these. I feel like I spent too much money on an inferior product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Sien, LEGO® Customer Service, February 1, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. That doesn't sound like the build-experience we want you to have. We really appreciate you being patient with us and ordering the missing pieces. If you find a significant amount are missing, we do encourage you to reach out to us directly via LEGO.build/Service-BV so we can look into this.