I think you should consider the possibility that other people sincerely like this book, even the portions you found tedious, and aren't just pretending in order

I think you should consider the possibility that other people sincerely like this book, even the portions you found tedious, and aren't just pretending in order to show off their culture and intelligence. What does 'zabzonk' have to gain from proving his culture and intelligence to 'yuuu' and 'allturtles'?