I too never finished the book, and then I lent it to an ex girlfriend who was studying at TCD, along with a rake of other books that were on her required reading list for the following year. Well I never saw her nor the books again, and I certainly miss the books!
I seem to remember hearing that a newer version of the book had been published, as on re-reading Joyce's original MS it was discovered that much had been mis-read, apparently his handwriting was very bad. I will purchase a new copy [bad cess to the ex] and try again. Hope you all have a cracking Bloom's Day.
Giok