--- product_id: 46408086 title: "The Critical Reader, 3rd Edition: The Complete Guide to SAT Reading" price: "£34.37" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46408086-the-critical-reader-3rd-edition-the-complete-guide-to-sat store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Critical Reader, 3rd Edition: The Complete Guide to SAT Reading **Price:** £34.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Critical Reader, 3rd Edition: The Complete Guide to SAT Reading - **How much does it cost?** £34.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46408086-the-critical-reader-3rd-edition-the-complete-guide-to-sat) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Note: An updated version of this item is available at https://www.desertcart.com/Critical-Reader-Fourth-Complete-Reading/dp/173358952X Intended to clearly and systematically demystify what is often considered the most challenging section of the SAT, The Critical Reader: The Complete Guide to SAT® Reading, 3rd Edition , provides a comprehensive review of the reading skills tested on the redesigned exam for students who are serious about raising their scores. Includes: A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of question types, with in-depth explanations and numerous examples demonstrating how to work through each type. Techniques for comprehending complex passages and identifying key information quickly and efficiently. Extensive strategies for simplifying and answering paired supporting evidence questions as well as graph- and chart-based data analysis questions. A list of alternate definitions of common words, plus strategies for using context clues to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. To allow students to apply the strategies outlined in this book to College Board material while focusing on the specific areas in which they are seeking to improve, this book also includes a list of all the Reading questions from the Official College Board SAT Guide, 2018 Edition, arranged both by category and by test. Review: This book will change the way you approach the test for the better - This book is probably the best resource out there if you are like me, who guarantees your math score at the 700's range but is terrible at reading. The last couple of practice tests I took (before buying this book) I was scoring in the 590's range for the Reading section. Frustrated, I decided to pick this book up to try and see if it would change anything. I read it completely, highlighting key information, marking important pages to review later, etc. from beginning to end, and it paid off. The first practice test I took awarded me with a sweet 710 for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. I got 5 questions wrong on the Reading part, compared to the over 15 I would get before reading this book. The book is a comprehensive guide to the SAT Reading. It covers every question in the test and gives you tips and tricks on how to approach such questions. The great thing about this book is the way it makes you think of the Reading section: instead of mindlessly reading passages, focusing on small little details and pretty much guessing when you come down to two questions that you "think might be right", after reading this book you will approach passages and questions in a much more systematical and objective manner, which greatly increases your score. Overall, I have no reason to not recommend this book. Before reading it, I always thought that there was nothing I could do to raise my score. I know how to read and I know how to circle in an answer choice, what else do I need? Well, this book tells you! If you struggle with Reading and see yourself in a plateau that you just can't get off of, I highly recommend this masterpiece by Erica Meltzer, you sure won't regret it! Review: This book is the best SAT prep book for CR that I have ever ... - This book is the best SAT prep book for CR that I have ever used, as a junior I was set on getting a score above 1500. My math scores were reliable (around 760) however, my Reading scores hovered around a 650ish. I wanted a book that focused on only the reading section and not grammar. In my past SAT, I had scored full marks on writing, but missed nearly 15 questions in reading bringing my score down to 690. If you are determined and willing to put in hours of effort to finish the book, this book will benefit you greatly. Meltzer's explanations and tricks are very descriptive unlike other prep books and include hints to easily discern the correct answer through process of elimination. Before this book I also had trouble managing time, but if you practice in a test-like environment and time yourself, timing shouldn't be an issue. In the course of 2 months in the summer, I raised my score from a 690 to a 780 in CR. Overall, with this workbook and math practice in Khan Academy and Kaplan books I raised my score from a 1350 to a 1530 in the course of one year. I highly recommend this for students who want to score high on the SAT. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #403,917 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #126 in SAT Test Guides #1,150 in Test Prep & Study Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 740 Reviews | ## Images ![The Critical Reader, 3rd Edition: The Complete Guide to SAT Reading - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KT+erxSRS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book will change the way you approach the test for the better *by S***O on August 21, 2020* This book is probably the best resource out there if you are like me, who guarantees your math score at the 700's range but is terrible at reading. The last couple of practice tests I took (before buying this book) I was scoring in the 590's range for the Reading section. Frustrated, I decided to pick this book up to try and see if it would change anything. I read it completely, highlighting key information, marking important pages to review later, etc. from beginning to end, and it paid off. The first practice test I took awarded me with a sweet 710 for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. I got 5 questions wrong on the Reading part, compared to the over 15 I would get before reading this book. The book is a comprehensive guide to the SAT Reading. It covers every question in the test and gives you tips and tricks on how to approach such questions. The great thing about this book is the way it makes you think of the Reading section: instead of mindlessly reading passages, focusing on small little details and pretty much guessing when you come down to two questions that you "think might be right", after reading this book you will approach passages and questions in a much more systematical and objective manner, which greatly increases your score. Overall, I have no reason to not recommend this book. Before reading it, I always thought that there was nothing I could do to raise my score. I know how to read and I know how to circle in an answer choice, what else do I need? Well, this book tells you! If you struggle with Reading and see yourself in a plateau that you just can't get off of, I highly recommend this masterpiece by Erica Meltzer, you sure won't regret it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is the best SAT prep book for CR that I have ever ... *by A***R on July 21, 2018* This book is the best SAT prep book for CR that I have ever used, as a junior I was set on getting a score above 1500. My math scores were reliable (around 760) however, my Reading scores hovered around a 650ish. I wanted a book that focused on only the reading section and not grammar. In my past SAT, I had scored full marks on writing, but missed nearly 15 questions in reading bringing my score down to 690. If you are determined and willing to put in hours of effort to finish the book, this book will benefit you greatly. Meltzer's explanations and tricks are very descriptive unlike other prep books and include hints to easily discern the correct answer through process of elimination. Before this book I also had trouble managing time, but if you practice in a test-like environment and time yourself, timing shouldn't be an issue. In the course of 2 months in the summer, I raised my score from a 690 to a 780 in CR. Overall, with this workbook and math practice in Khan Academy and Kaplan books I raised my score from a 1350 to a 1530 in the course of one year. I highly recommend this for students who want to score high on the SAT. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful tool *by J***D on May 2, 2026* The guide was helpful in preparing for the SAT. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Critical Reader, 3rd Edition: The Complete Guide to SAT Reading - Fifth Edition, The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar - The College Panda's SAT Math: Advanced Guide and Workbook --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46408086-the-critical-reader-3rd-edition-the-complete-guide-to-sat](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46408086-the-critical-reader-3rd-edition-the-complete-guide-to-sat) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*