detect of/about

[Maybo]

What do you detect of/about his perspective on the book?

Should I add "of" or "about" in the above sentence?

 

[GoesStation]

It's unnatural either way, but "about" is the best choice.

 

[Maybo]

It's unnatural either way, but "about" is the best choice.

Is it better to just say "...detect his..."?

 

[GoesStation]

Is it better to just say "...detect his..."?

"Detect" is not a natural choice for the sentence.