I am finding it very interesting - the different leaders, their failures, details on the Temple... I had to refer to my dad, though, in understanding some of the historical things.
It's teaching me that I have a long way to go; but as with any research I am glad to know that there's more to find! :) benkyou benkyou...
[Edit 12.30 am: I just finished! Now I can't decide whether to go on to Second Kings or backtrack and pick up things I missed...Hmmm.]