Cultural
Things I have really enjoyed recently include:
Cloud Atlas, a novel by David Mitchell. Left me reeling slightly and I’m sure there’s bits I missed. I need to go back and absorb some more. Written with dazzle, confidence and flair, it’s a clever weaving of six different stories across continents and eras. See www.reviewsofbooks.com/cloud_atlas/
Fearless, a CD by Yvonne Lyon. We were on the same course at uni. Not even had it a week but it has impressed me so much with the subtle colours and textures. Beautiful. Soothing. Love it. www.yvonnelyonmusic.com
The film of Memoirs of a Geisha. I know its been criticised as shallow, but I disagree - I think its a cultural thing. Maybe I was adding layers as I remember the book so well, but I thought it was doing the restrained depth thing, like Remains of the Day. See www.sonypictures.com/movies/memoirsofageisha/