There were many reasons why a person would stop reading a novel halfway through. The following are some possible reasons: 1. The plot is attractive but the storyline is not clear enough: If the plot of the novel is very attractive but the storyline is not clear enough, you may feel confused and not know what will happen next. This kind of scenario might make you feel exhausted because you can't predict what will happen next. 2. The characters are not attractive enough: If the characters in the novel are not attractive enough, you may feel bored or disappointed. You might feel that these characters don't have enough personality or depth to attract your interest. 3. Difficulty of reading: If the difficulty of the novel is too high, you may feel that it is difficult to understand or master. This might cause you to feel depressed or frustrated and not want to continue reading. 4. Short reading time: You may feel impatient if the reading time of the novel is too short. If you read a lot of content in a short time, you might feel bored or tired. 5. Poor reading experience: If the reading experience of the novel is not good, such as incorrect text format, poor typography, dyslexia, etc., it may cause you to feel uncomfortable and not want to continue reading. In summary, there may be many reasons why you don't want to read a novel halfway through, but the most important thing is to find the reason and try to solve it. If you are confused or need more explanation, you can ask the author or the reader. If you feel bored or need more plot development, you can wait for the appropriate plot development or try to find other novels.