Is a book the sum of the words on the paper, or the related ideas?

You and I have arrived at this shared understanding of a mutually-concluded relevant topic due to the "shallow" post. I think it is unjust to describe it as demeaningly as you have done, but it is fair insomuch as it is an individual opinion and I respect it as such. I would not conclude that individual opinion is a legitimate basis for moderation, especially when there is agreement than the topic at hand is relevant to the community.

But I will not second-guess your judgement. I accept your conclusion and the little consequence that comes with it. Have a lovely day, book enthusiast CatLady108.

It is related to reading, which I believe is integral to most books.

In the abstract, this is a discussion about the line between a fiction or narrative presented within a book, and the underlying and contributing factors. A "less shallow" example would be ghostwriters; the reader comprehension of a book is affected by the perception of a writer e.g. Steven King -- there is a dialectical between the reader perception and reality, which is worthy of discussion.

All readers always incorporate perceptions and beliefs about the author, native language or language of presentation, and culture at least in the setting of the book. A western philosophy book is categorically distinct from an eastern or classical philosophy book. The details of reality and context surrounding authors bleeds into the art.

Damn, so you're saying I'm down bad. That's not lit. L.

Thanks, I don't think I could bear any more shame.

Chronically going fishing tho, what a great description. I'm down to be Mr. R. R. Martin's fishing buddy.

Is it fixation? I also have a hard time reading a book when a person's individual political values color their text. The author, an artist, is a part of their work.

Maybe the books will be cute too, idk I'll update you when I find out.

You and I have very different definitions of cute.

Agreed. Is this shallow content?

Thanks, this saves me 15 minutes as I was going to write our vows today.