I had a book called Whiskey Rebel that I almost didn't finish, but I ended up powering through. Like you said, it was just so short that I couldn't help but complete it. The only other book I can think of that I didn't finish is the Count of Monte Cristo, which is actually a great book I think, I just got busy and forgot where I was and I don't feel like starting all over again now.
RE: 3 DNF's and a Near Miss