I have studied it often, but I never could discover the plot

Those who don't read good books have no advantage over those who can't.

′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read.

When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved.

But, how do you know if an ending is truly good for the characters unless you've traveled with them through every page?

Read what you find interesting, and then follow your interests. You'll find that in doing so you always generate enough to illuminate the next step.