Another Deadline Blows By

Well, the suggestion of finishing by August 22 has come and gone.  Anyone read it?  I've tried, but I'm not having much luck.  I've been on vacation and have had plenty of reading time, but it just wasn't compelling enough for me to stick with it.  I can't really put my finger on what it is that I don't particularly like.  I intend to keep trying, though.  Unless, of course, you both tell me otherwise.