Got the book on my reader and it's waiting to be read. As I read everything I just go through my titles, started at 'A' so shouldn't be far off. The Smashword backcover copy made me interested and curious and I am looking forward to the book.
I think it's much better than the Amazon backcover. Sweet and short that's how I like backcovers.
I don't 'test' read books. If a backcover doesn't grap my attention I don't bother reading one page of it. So I either read the lot or nothing. I actually deleted all book excerpts from the reader that game preloaded.
Test chapter / Excerpts have the same effect as if someone waves a piece of chocolate under my nose and then eats it.
I don't mind paying a small amount for a book that turns out not so flash because I usually still get some enjoyment out of it. Beats paying AUD30 for it and throwing it against the wall. Although ...