What kind of experience was it to read novels online ten years ago?

Ten years ago, people didn't have access to the internet and smart phones, so the experience of reading novels online might be different. But generally speaking, the web browser and search engine at that time were relatively old and might not be able to provide such rich functions and content. Reading novels on the Internet required the use of specialized e-book websites. These websites usually provided a variety of novels. In the absence of a smartphone, you may need to use a computer or desktop and use a web browser to access these websites. Back then, web browsing might not have been as convenient as it was now, so you had to manually enter keywords to find novels. If your search capabilities are limited, you may need to manually browse through various pages to find novels that interest you. At that time, the network environment might also be crowded and there might be slow speeds, stuttering, or unstable connections. In addition, due to the relatively small number of online book websites, it may be difficult to find novels that you like. Ten years ago, reading novels online might have been tedious and inconvenient, but it was also a unique experience. In this way, people could find different types of novels on the Internet and enjoy reading them.