Eyes down, look in:

» “An astoundingly wonderful release… Here’s hoping Cook is in communication now with Steven Moffat and already working on a book on his era” (Kasterborous)

» “A rare gem – engaging, gritty, enlightening – and something I really hope Steven Moffat continues as he takes over the helm of the BBC’s most beloved and successful series” (Through the Eyes of a Journalist)

» ★★★★★ (or ★★★★ if you’ve read the original already) “I’m jealous. I’m a big jealous idiot who needs a slap… Is Benjamin e-mailing Steven Moffat?” (Scyfilove.com)

» “Sometimes shit happens, but sometimes wonderful things do, too, and The Writer’s Tale shows you the whole ugly-pretty mess” (The Medium is Not Enough)

» “For fans of the show, The Writer’s Tale: The Final Chapter is the ultimate reference book - utterly indispensable… One wonders (and hopes) if the Scotsman [Moffat] will undertake such a tome to record his experiences” (Blogtor Who)

» “For my money anyway, one of the best books ever written about the actual process of writing” (The Mirrorball)

» “They are precious pieces of writing. Worth their weight in gold because they get past all of Davies’ showman bluster” (Behind the Sofa)

» “A fascinating, at times emotional trip” (From the North)

» “A compulsive read, and a revealing - if frightening - glimpse into the working practices of one particular TV writer” (Total Sci-Fi Online)

That’s yer lot. Except to say…

» Chris Addison (The Thick of It, etc) has been saying nice things about The Writer’s Tale on Twitter