I set out to get this finished in a year, but thanks to life, it took a couple months longer. Still, I finally managed it. And I'm more glad than not that I read it, but I can't say I loved it. I can see what Grossman is doing with the cast of thousands and showing every corner of the war as it relates to Stalingrad, but I couldn't actually enjoy it. I'm entirely willing to admit this is more a matter of it not being my cup of tea than any genuine flaw with that writing, though. I can see why others would really love this, just not me.