You know, this was the first book from the series where I could actually put it down and walk away for a while before continuing. I had to read all of the others in one sitting, although Feast of Crows was tiring!

So yep, not all that impressed with this one for many of the same reasons you have given. My obvious thoughts for Jon is him "maybe" being dead and his soul moving into Ghost just like that other guy from the first chapter.
Brienne I think is dead, or something like whatsherface Stark.

Hmmmm. Just kinda bored by this book really.