Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two

I like to read books before I watch the film. In this case, though, I didn't want the play spoiled, and so I waited to read the book. And I was going to rate the book four stars, but then I realised that the only reason for that is that I was able to enjoy reading Scorpius whilst hearing the brilliant Anthony Boyle's voice in my head. And then I realised that it's quite difficult to read Cursed Child and separate it from the performance; but that if I do, it doesn't stand up so well on its own. Also I realised that unless I'm reading or memorising lines, I really don't like reading plays.

That said, the play is wonderful and Anthony Boyle is a marvel and the score is phenomenal and if you get the opportunity to see it I heartily recommend it.