Thanks for commenting! More and more I think that with CoE it really entirely depends on what elements or patterns one's brain choses to focus on; I may not agree with the people who hate it, but I do see where - not all, but some - of the criticism comes from, and I can't really argue with it, either.

mostly, it just made me sad that i'd lost my show

My first reaction (http://solitary-summer.livejournal.com/428198.html) after the end of Day Five, in case you're interested, or want to laugh at me, or something. :)