Distinguishing between the real and the fake required observation and analysis from many aspects. Here are some ways that might help you determine whether a novel is real or not: 1. Character and Plot: Observe whether the characters and plot in the novel match the people or events in the real world. If the characters and plot did not exist in reality, then the novel might not be real. 2. Language and diction: Observe whether the language and diction in the novel are accurate. If the words and language in the novel were different from those in the real world, then it might not be true. 3. Setting: Observe if the setting in the novel matches the real world. If the setting in the novel did not exist in reality, then it might not be true. 4. Details and Plot: Observe whether the details and plot in the novel are true or not. If the details and plot in the novel were different from the real world, then it might not be true. Author and background: Observe if the author and background of the novel match the real world. If the author and background of the novel were different from the real world, then it might not be true. In conclusion, to distinguish between true and false, one needed to consider many aspects and carefully observe and analyze the details and plot of the novel.