Spritz Reader To Allow Readers To Finish A Novel In Just 90 Minutes! Is Reading Worth Rushing For?

Bibliophiles might have a reason to rejoice with the arrival of the Spritz reader. With the revolutionary tool, readers can finish a thick novel in as quickly as 90 minutes.

The Spritz reader enables people to read quickly by adding one red letter per word. The red letter is called the "Optimal Recognition Point" which assists the brain in decoding the word's meaning. The Spritz reader will then present all the ORPs  at the same screen space which enables readers to instantaneously process the information.

In the Spritz reader website, people can have a trial of the program. There are several speed options which readers can try. While the program can indeed make someone read fast, critics are asking whether speed reading guarantees information retention.

The new tool is similarly disliked by those who consider reading as their guilty pleasure. After all, there is reportedly no need to rush reading if the story is that good. Several people have commented about the newest technology:

 "I actually tested my husband on Spritz yesterday, and he was rockin' at 600 wpm. However, he made a good point. One of his favorite authors is Carlos Ruiz Zafon (mine, too). My hubbie actually forces himself to read segments slowly--and re-read if he really enjoys something. He likes to wallow in the language. I noticed I do the same things with books I love. I truly think Spritz is ideal for business occasions (Universal Basis Income, for instance). It should totally be used ... in the right context. Spending time with your fave author is not the right context," says Sara Dobie Baure.

London-based author David Baker thinks that the Spritz reader is only ideal for work-related reading: "Well it won't take very long to read an average book of 65,000 words. But will it remove the relaxation and enjoyment? An excellent idea for work though if you have to read through reams of paperwork daily."

Another netizen who goes by the username "Perdita" also believes that Spritz reader isn't recommended for leisurely reading: "It's not reading, it's skimming. It works for things like documents you don't want to enjoy, but it sure kicks the fun out of pleasure reading."

What do you think about the newest literary program?