OK. I'm calling it. 
 This is a DNF for me -- and it's actually my 2nd time DNFing it. 
 I first picked up this book 20 years ago, and read about half before putting it down and wandering away. This time around, it was a book group pick, and I made it past the 50% mark before admitting that I was not having any fun. 
 I know this is supposed to be an amazing book, but I feel like I've tried -- twice! -- and it's just not for me.