Sometimes when I'm reading a particularly challenging or incomprehensible text, I will read up on it either prior to starting it (when I know in advance) or soon after commencing with it when it rapidly becomes apparent that I need to. Wikipedia is a super helpful tool; if I have a good sense of the overarching plot, structure, themes, and style of a work, it's much easier to read hard texts decently quickly.
Other times, I go into books completely blind. Like I did with my current read, Blonde. I was reading along, main character's name is Norma Jean, she's blonde, etc. And then way too far in, I suddenly realized what it's about and I felt very stupid. Ah, well.
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