Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

I waiting for a long time to read this book, and then it took me a really long time to read it. And that is because, I just couldn't REALLY get into it.  It was good, but did not compel me to read everyday. So days would go by and I would not pick it up. Then it would interest me, but my interest would wane again; I was determined to finish it because I did really want to know the whole story. Unfortunately, the whole story was not worth waiting 670 pages for. At least in my opinion.
I did learn a lot about Ethiopia and its culture and history. I liked some of the characters enough, but there was not one character - even Marion - that I was enamored with.
So, I finished it and am ready to move on with my reading.
BTW, I also had a bad experience with a Sara Gruen (Water for Elephants) book, that I didn't even finish. So that is why the big lag in my book blog.  I have to catch up! Went to Library and got a couple things today. Let's see if one, or both, pulls me in!