Would having "re-read for the second time" equate to having read the book three or four times?,(reply>), I'd say 3, because the third read still counts as a re-read of the first read.,(reply>), @William Parker I am absolutely not judging or being critical of Lex at all with my question. It just reminded me of those viral multiple choice questions going around.,(reply>), Yes. He's not a native speaker and the thought process was probably like "re-read += second time"