I am the first to admit I am not a professional reviewer. I didn’t go to school or take a class on it. I’m definitely an outsider to the publishing industry. What I know about it comes from reading blogs and talking to editors and authors so I generally try to not question publicity matters.
For example, a few months ago I was sent an uncorrected advanced proof. It was bound and printed on regular paper and about the size of a trade paperback. I actually don’t mind these bound, un fancy copies because I figure they are cheaper to produce and I don’t feel guilty about tossing them when I am done with a review (as I try to buy the books that I want to keep and re-read in e form).
This particular uncorrected advanced proof looked like a line edited manuscript. It had strike throughs and suggested rewrites and proofing marks. I was unable to read the book. I’ve mocked up a page from Jane Eyre to give you an example of what it looked like as I don’t want to embarrass the author or the publishing house….
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