Did anyone else find that the second half of the book was stronger than the first? I enjoyed this book, but felt like it was long in the middle. The strongest parts of the book were the Sophie's choice that Isaac faced, the revealing of the family history, and the forgiveness in the end. They were strong for me because they told a clear story. I enjoyed the romance piece of the story, but it felt like a forced Great Gatsby moment. (The rich are unaware of their own privilege such that they destroy more than they 'fix').