If you are really serious about trading options, read it cover to cover, it will serve you well. It is more like a text book on options and covers almost every aspects of options including some popular strategies and their pros and cons... I did that a few times, plus I bought and used the book's Study Guide.Are you meant to read "Options as a Strategic Investment" cover to cover and master all the concepts in the book or just pick out the strategies relevant to your own trading?
If you do not have time, just read the sections on basic options.
Good luck.