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X-posted from LJ

Earlier this month we watched Arrival. We had heard good reviews and were interested to see it. The result is a good sci-fi film, but it did not quite live up to expectations. The lead role was acted brilliantly by Amy Adams and the story was interesting, but some of the consistency felt it would fall apart if prodded too much.

I have read three books for the first time on the train since Easter.

The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker - This took me a while to get into. It had a slow pace, none of the initial characters immediately grabbed me and it was less about magic than social interactions (which wasn't what I was expecting). However, it was interesting in the long run and the author does know how to finish a story.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne & John Tiffany - Bea bought me the screenplay and I read it this week. I found it interesting, although slightly too inclined to revisit past stories (although I appreciate this was some of the point).
Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen by Lois McMaster Bujold - I found this very readable, but ultimately disappointing. The thing is, Bujold usually does a fast-moving mystery plot alongside some interesting background and character stuff. The interesting background and character stuff were in it - but there was no plot. I felt that this was only half a book. It was particularly disappointing from an author that can usually manage both effortlessly.

I'm glad that the weather is improving. I forget how much I miss the sunshine and warmth until it reappears.