Tears of the Anaren was something I read growing up because it was popular, and I was dying to see what the hype was about. I liked it well enough, but I’ve always found myself drawn to Mr. Longbottom’s less appreciated works. It seemed like he really found his own style after his initial success with tears, but any fan could see the real roots of that style in this early draft here. It really shows what someone can make when they’re not worried about trying to appeal to a broad audience and just write what comes naturally.

Problematic. A minefield of horrible thoughts and ideas. A great example of how and what NOT to write. Five stars.

Nice compliment to an already great show.

Really enjoy reading the creativity produced by your extraordinary mind….

And pretty based

Hilarious addition to a wonderful show! LOVED MQ!

So fun to get a glimpse into the tragedy of CW’s writing! Almost as bad as I assumed it would be. 😂

Great accompaniment to the show

But I truly didn’t expect this is such bad until I read it. You really owe Peter and Goldsmith some big apology for letting them reading this CW, and this is the first time I agree with Ian, I can’t believe we have the same taste, before this I am always the most loyal Poppy fan.

This is right out of a pulp novel from the late 50s-60s, sci fi paperback stuff, like pohl, Anderson, farmer, de camp. And def the stainless steel rat!