A few years back, I had one week to write a paper on a novel. I quickly realized there was no way that in one week I could read an entire novel and write a 6-8 page paper, while working full time. I’m just not that fast a reader. So after speed reading the first 3 chapters I bought these Spark notes and knew enough to write a 6 page paper. Got a B+ too. I always said I’d go back and reread the book; giving it the full attention it deserves.