Complete this dialogue with the conjunctive adverbs: nevertheless, even if and in spite of.

Sandrina: Hey, David! What are you reading?

David: I am reading a novel.

Sandrina: What's the title?

David: Never Lost Hope by Kim Novak.

Sandrina: It looks like a very thick novel. I prefer reading short stories to novels. I have to spend weeks reading a novel, but I just spend about one hour reading a short story. (1) ____ I have a real intention in reading a novel, I will not read one.

David: Uhmm... as for me, I prefer reading a novel. Novels are long, usually with multiple chapters. (2) ____ novels create more characters, multiple important events, and are more in-depth characterization.

Sandrina: Yes, you're right. Short stories are just that short. (3) ____ Short stories are usually more focused, centering on one major conflict.

David: That's right. I think you don't have to read a novel in a single sitting.

Sabrina: Well, (4) ____ I had much time to read a novel, I still couldn't finish reading a novel. I mean I leave it unfinished.

David: (5) ____ its multiple events, I still like reading novels.

the appropriate conjunctive adverb to fill in the blank number 2 is ____.