The first review usually refers to the first review of a novel's editor's review process. The purpose is to check whether the structure and plot of the novel meet the editor's requirements and determine whether it needs to be changed or rearranged. In the first review, the editor would usually review the novel's content, character setting, plot development, etc. in detail and make some suggestions for modification. If the novel met the editor's requirements, the first review would usually pass, and if the novel needed further editing, the results of the first review would usually decide whether it needed further editing. The preliminary review was a very important step in the process of editing and reviewing a novel. It could help the editor to conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of the novel to ensure that the quality of the novel met the requirements of the editor.