I find this to be true a lot with more theoretical/philosophical works. Before they get to the meat and potatoes, they first take the time to explain wat they mean when they say "meat" or "potatoes". This bit is generally dry, but when you get to the part where they start applying the terms the started defining, then it gets interesting and fun. So keep reading, even if have no idea what you just read. It will make sense later.
You can skip/skim the first bit and come back to it later, with a better understanding. A lot of reading groups do this.
I find this to be true a lot with more theoretical/philosophical works. Before they get to the meat and potatoes, they first take the time to explain wat they mean when they say "meat" or "potatoes". This bit is generally dry, but when you get to the part where they start applying the terms the started defining, then it gets interesting and fun. So keep reading, even if have no idea what you just read. It will make sense later.