Uncorrected Proof

[Jason]

I have a copy of an uncorrected proof of Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid.

I am afraid to read it because I am afraid of edits being made significantly enough to miss something or change the story. Can anyone shed any light?

[Robin P]

I think at that point it is usually grammatical issues, typos, etc.that would change, not the story. But I haven't actually used one, I'm sure some of our other members will know

[Book Concierge]

I frequently get ARCs (Advance Reader Copy), which are uncorrected proofs. Robin is right. The book's story is pretty well set, but there may be typos or small word changes. (For example, the ARC might mention a "valise" while the final approved printed copy refers to a "suitcase.")

[Amy]

How did you come across that Jason?

[Anita]

Jason wrote: "I have a copy of an uncorrected proof of Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid.

I am afraid to read it because I am afraid of edits being made significantly enough to ..."

I read tons and tons of advanced reader copies. Usually, the worst thing I find is grammatical errors, and I barely notice them.

However, the last one I read, a name of a major character was changed. I wrote a whole review using the wrong name. It was very confusing. But that's the first time anything significant like that has ever happened.

Meanwhile, I'm a little jealous of the specific ARC you have. I'm going to see if I can get that on NetGalley.

[Theresa]

Also these are generally the copies sent out to reviewers and authors to get all those quotes you see on/in published copies. There is little risk of anything critical changing.