This is the 1029th most frequent Russian word.
интерес
Interest.
Here, 'интерес' is used to express a personal inclination or curiosity towards a specific subject.
Я проявляю интерес к изучению иностранных языков.
I show interest in learning foreign languages.
In this context, 'интерес' refers to the sustained engagement or fascination with something, in this case, a book.
Интерес к этой книге пропал после первых глав.
The interest in this book was lost after the first chapters.
Here, 'интерес' indicates the reaction or attraction of an audience towards a specific event or display.