Hi Vicky I have refrained from making a comment about this book because everyone else seemed to really rate it. However, you were braver than me! I ,like you, did not enjoy this book finding it dreary and hard going. I did not emphathise with any of the characters and I wanted to give Lewis a good shake! I am quite prepared to think it is just me not "getting it". But I will not be giving it another read! Too many books waiting to be read. Like you I am an avid reader. Happy reading!