The Wake of Forgiveness

I had the opportunity to read "The Wake of Forgiveness" by Bruce Machart, as a part of Barnes & Noble's First Look program.  As much as I wanted to enjoy reading this book, I had a very hard time reading it.  I did not form a connection with any of the characters.  If I cannot form any connection to them, I have a difficult time with the book.  Every time I tried to pick up TWoF to read, I found that I couldn't.  Perhaps it just was not the time for me to read this book.   I will try again, at some point.