Novel
noun, の adjective
A small theory is some idea you have that you put on paper. Perhaps it's an idea about life, that you write in the form of a novel?
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
あなたの一番好きな小説は何ですか？
What is your favorite novel?
この小説マジで大好きだわ。これはホンモノだよ。
I seriously love this novel. This is legit.
お父さん、小説が売れて鼻高々だね。
Dad is glowing with pride because his novel is selling well, huh?