Did you ask for comments? Some readers reply only if they have something to say, either something they really want to say about the chapter or an answer to one of your questions.
Source: I am like this.
You can make it however you want, and especially when you've only been told once that writing has to go a certain way, you should consider the legitimacy of such a claim.
For example I, as a person, dislike horrible stuff happening to the MC in general and can only accept it in small amounts or...