A reader is what he has read before, the more the cinema and television he has seen. To the information provided by the author, he will always add his own. And there is the danger: excess references may have manufactured a wrong, or unreal adversary.
The quote from Arturo Pérez-Reverte's "The Dumas Club" emphasizes the idea that a person's reading and viewing history actively shapes their understanding and perspectives. A reader's prior experiences with literature, cinema, and television influence how they interpret new information, suggesting that their worldview is significantly shaped by what they've absorbed beforehand.
However, the author warns of a potential risk: an over-reliance on references and external influences may lead to misconceptions or a distorted understanding of reality. This notion of "manufacturing a wrong or unreal adversary" highlights the importance of critical engagement with information and the need to be cautious about the influences that shape our perceptions.
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