Well, I couldn't get through this one either. It's a sign of growth (I think) that I've been learning to close books I'm not enjoying and stop reading once I've given them a chance. I used to feel obligated to finish... but no longer. There are too many amazing books to be read to waste time reading mediocre ones! This one was challenging in the way each paragraph switched perspectives and times. It takes skill to make that work well, and I wasn't following this one. It's a fictionalized take on VanGogh's life, which made for an intriguing premise, and although I learned more about his life beyond his art, I really wasn't intrigued by the his complex and messy relationship with his brother or hooked at all by the writing. I'm sure there are people (art fans especially) who would enjoy this one, but it just wasn't worth finishing to me!