Is this sentence a transitive verb you read the book?

Yes, the sentence "You read the book" contains a transitive verb.

Here's why:

* Transitive verbs require a direct object. A direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.

* In this sentence:

* "read" is the verb.

* "the book" is the direct object. It's the thing that is being read.

Therefore, "read" is a transitive verb in this sentence.