This question involved some aspects of people's reading behavior, including cultural consumption trends, reading habits, reader psychology, and so on. With the development of the internet, online novels have become a popular cultural product, attracting a large number of readers. In contrast, masterpieces usually required time and energy to read, and the reading process was more cumbersome, so it might not be as convenient as web novels. In addition, masterpieces often required a certain amount of time and energy to study, which might be inconvenient or unwilling for some readers. In terms of reading habits, online novels were often easier, faster, and more interesting. They could obtain a lot of information and stories in a short period of time, in line with the fast-paced lifestyle and entertainment needs of modern people. In contrast, masterpieces often required more time to think and read, which might not be in line with some readers 'reading habits. In terms of readers 'psychology, online novels were often more in line with the tastes of young people because online novels often used relaxed, humorous, and hot-blooded topics to arouse the interest and resonance of young people. In contrast, masterpieces tended to focus more on thinking and depth, which might not meet the psychological needs of some readers. In summary, the above factors might influence some people to choose to read famous works instead of online novels. However, whether you choose to read famous works or web novels, you should choose according to your own interests and needs, not blindly follow the trend or pursue fashion.