This short novel is a very quick read.
quick read
idiomA book, periodical, or other printed matter that is enjoyable to read and can be read quickly.
I finished the mystery novel on the train because it was such a quick read.
Although the biography covers several decades of history, the author's engaging style makes it a surprisingly quick read for any history enthusiast.
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dictated but not read
Dictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated it.
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have one's head read
To have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.
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make quick work of
To accomplish a specified task easily and quickly.
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quick as a flash
Extremely quick.
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quick as lightning
Extremely quick.
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quick buck
A large sum of money earned easily and quickly.
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quick off the mark
fast to act or react
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quick on one's feet
sharp-witted.