What problem does it solve? Most AI reading assistants only summarize a book without judging whether it deserves deep reading. This Skill applies Mortimer Adler's four-level reading methodology to help you decide if a book is worth your time, then systematically analyze, critique, and turn it into action. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Inspectional Reading Gatekeeper: Produces a sub-400-word inspection report in 10-15 minutes that dares to say "this book is not worth deep reading," classifying it into Adler's three-layer book pyramid. - Analytical Reading Pipeline: Walks through Structural, Interpretive, and Critical stages following Adler's 15 rules, restricting criticism to four legitimate grounds (uninformed, misinformed, illogical, incomplete). - Syntopical Reading: Compares multiple books on the same topic using neutral terminology and dialectical objectivity. - Four-Piece Deliverables: Outputs a one-pager summary, structured deep notes, a mindmap skeleton, and an action-items checklist. - Use Case: Upload a business book PDF and ask whether it is worth reading; the Skill inspects it, flags watery content, and only proceeds to full analysis with your confirmation. ## Quick Start Upload a book PDF and ask the assistant to read it and tell you whether it is worth a deep read.
