brp,
It's fine that it feels like you're reading it.
Make sure you're, pulling out trigger words, mind mapping and formulating questions that relate to your purpose. If you're not doing those things then you're being a passive reader, not active. If you want the information from a book fast you need to become active.
Set a specific time frame for your activation (30 minute blocks are good). Take regular breaks so that it integrates.
If you haven't learnt photoreading yet, use regular reading to activate the books (photoread them if you can do this). Now is not the time to start learning a new learning skill. Banking on learning a new skill with only one week for a major exam is asking for trouble. Your post shows your desperation and this isn't going to help in developing the photoreading skills. Focus instead on your purpose of the exam.
Alex
