If a new book confuses you when you start reading it, is it a

>>9391626
neither, youre just shocked that something is making you think

>>9391626
What a shit and empty question

I can't believe I have to say this, but...

Depends on the book.

>>9391626
no, it's natural to feel an aversion towards confusion. what you do is keep reading, negotiate its meaning and decide whether it's a failure of authorial intent/communication or a comprehension handicap on your part. so yeah, just be honest with yourself.

>>9391626
yes

>>9391626
Books are meant to be reread: technically your current understanding of what you're reading is virtually worthless. You have not internalized any of the concepts of the book itself, nor you're still sure if you've understood them: you haven't even finished it.