Review: Speed Thrills
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 9, 2013
This is a very helpful handbook for voracious readers who constantly strive to read as many books to acquire as much knowledge as possible, in their life time.This short book is divided into 4 parts.The first part introduces the definition and technique of speed reading and its benefits. Also it enlists when a reader should not go for speed reading, sometimes particularly when going through legal documents, literary works, personalized letters and presentation materials prepared by others. The second part concentrates on how to develop focus while speed reading. The eye exercise suggested in this part is quite impressive. The third part highlights the need for eliminating sub-vocalization which hampers speed reading and the methods to eliminate this habit. The final part stresses on the point to eliminate Regression or Re-Reading. Usage of index cards/bookmarks and various kinds of hand motions stage-wise seem to be worth trying. The last two chapters are the juiciest of the content. Sure will give desired results. I have tried.The book is short, simple and crispy. The author could flush out the gist of speed reading, very effectively. But somewhere, there is scope for the reader to feel that the points should have been elaborated a little.My rating is 3/5