Thanks to both Doctor_Hoot and Red K. for responding.
I think I'll hang back for a few chapters and jump back in when I can read a lot at one time. That way I can see some progression without having to pause between each chapter and mull too heavily over any of the poor actions taken. And if the soda/popcorn thing is the worst of it, the binge reading should help me through the rest of it. Again, thanks =)