This is an honest reply but stories are meant to be enjoyed, not endured. If you could not read it because of the length, it could mean that you don't like stories and that's okay. It could also mean that the story was not well written and I highly doubt that because I'm not much of a story person but I have read it twice.
However, rather than claiming that you read it, I appreciate your honest comment.
Well said and thank you @churchboy. I was lost for words on how to reply that. I appreciate the honesty in those words though