I strongly agree with the author. The first read is like a novel. You want to know the plot, the main events, and not much else. The second read is as though

I strongly agree with the author. The first read is like a novel. You want to know the plot, the main events, and not much else. The second read is as though you're going to write a report. Paying specific attention to detail, noting unique and important bits. The last read through is the nitty gritty. You have notes and the flow in perspective. Now you're putting it to real use.