Struggling with progression [KCD2]

So I started this game after bouncing off the first. Word of mouth made me buy this one.

I am struggling with how the progression feels slower than other RPGs. I feel really ineffective in a lot of things: combat, speech checks, etc. is this kind of the point and this game is probably more of a time investment than I think it is compared to other RPGs? Like does Henry just truly suck for a long time until you grind your skills and get decent hear?

I respect this game but I want to set expectations for if I’ll continue and end up finishing the game or it remains unfinished?