As a "Beta Tester" of books for Classic Wrox, I can tell you that's just what took place. "Technical Reviewers" (I worked on .NET Framework) read each page looking for problems. Made suggestions and tested the code.

here is the problem as I see it: They didn't pay enough. "Good" reviewers (like I belive I was) stoped reviewing because it takes too long to really do it right. I'd spend two or three days reviewing a chapter and get paid less for it then I'd make consulting for an hour. My time was more valuable than that.

If Wiley recognizes the value of the Technical Reviewer and pays a rate that is viable, perhaps quality will improve.


Hal Levy
Daddyshome, LLC