It may be a common problem to not be able to read a novel. Here are some suggestions that may be useful: 1. Stop reading: Sometimes it is normal to feel bored or distracted while reading a novel. Therefore, you can stop reading the novel to do other things such as rest, drink water, exercise, etc. This helped to relax his body and mind and refocus his attention on the novel. 2. Set a goal: Before reading a novel, you can set a goal such as finishing a chapter or a certain number of pages. This helped to focus and make it easier to follow the story. 3. Search for assistive tools: If you are reading a physical book or an electronic book, you can try to use assistive tools such as translation, annotations, notes, etc. These tools can help you better understand the story and characters, and also improve your reading efficiency. 4. Choose a different theme: Different novel topics may attract different types of readers. You can try to read some novels that are different from your own interests. This will help expand the scope of reading and increase your interest in reading. 5. Find recommendations: When reading a novel, you can find some recommendations or reviews to understand other people's views and comments on the novel. This will help you better understand the story and the characters, as well as increase your interest in reading. I hope these suggestions will be helpful. If the problem still exists, you can consider consulting some professional reading consultant or psychologist.