Failed to finish

I failed to finish the book The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. I thought it was dry and drawn out. It had a good plot. It had likeable characters. It had an original concept. However, It needed like 200 pgs taken out. I think the editor feel asleep. I get mixed reviews from others. Half the people who read it really like it. If you really love lots and lots of detail this book is for you. I got half way through and quit.