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Jamie

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Charles

“FastRead’s [...] is an in-depth look at the book, including an executive summary and detailed overview of the results of his research. This handy summary discusses the habits of successful people, and shows how the same techniques can be applied by anyone who wants to rise above a mere humdrum existence to reach the peak of excellence. After reading this brief book, you’ll not only have a good idea of the worth of the reviewed book, but will have picked up some useful tips along the way that you can immediately begin to apply in your own life.”

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Amazon Customer

“I've never read Pride and Prejudice and that is why I got this Fastreads. I've heard so many references to this book over the years, but just never got around to reading it. This Fastreads was well written and covers the key points of the story and the characters. I really enjoyed reading it, and might just get the full book now. I highly recommend it for a quick review or if you just don't have time to read a full book.”

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Khaled

“Really interesting and swift read of the book, I felt like missing nothing, for busy yet passionate people I recommend it. I might also use it as a speedy reference for analysis and bullet points mentioned in the book.”

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Jay

“Really enjoyed the shorten version. It made me want to read the whole book in its entirety. This is a quick read that gives you the basics.”

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Mike

“Short and sweet. This sort of takeaways was a fun way to get a quick read in - perfect for that hour at the airport.”