Reviews

The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex

momoj8's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

kwheelies2495's review against another edition

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5.0

This story is beautiful, and the illustration is so sweet. An obvious love story to her baby and Prince Harry. So beautiful in how short it is. I loved it. I’ll definitely buy it for a friend.

jennywithaz's review against another edition

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4.0

Beautiful illustrations by Christian Robinson that are wonderfully diverse and inclusive.

bookscrystals93's review against another edition

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5.0

Cute read. From what I read about this it’s actually a poem she wrote for Harry. Would make a great Father’s Day gift.

friendlyozi's review against another edition

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5.0

I don't usually go for picture books, but I caught wind of the frankly ridiculous hate campaign against this one and thought I'd check it out, and honestly? This is a perfectly fine childern's book. The message is good, the illustrations are adorable, and the text is very easy for children to understand.

Do feel free to dismiss any "review" that starts and ends with character assasination of the duchess.

If you'd like to see a more in-depth review (Or as in-depth as a review of a children's book can get) and a brief explanation of the backlash, I can recommend Jack Edward's video on it.

amitygardens's review against another edition

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5.0

A really sweet picture book of fatherhood that’s beautifully written and illustrated.

renwar96's review against another edition

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5.0

Cute book with adorable pictures for the little ones.

kailawil's review against another edition

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2.0

1.5 stars. The pictures are nice.

pradips's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition

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3.0

Clearly this book rides on Meghan Markle's name.....and not much more than that. Sure, it's sweet and I loved the emphasis on fathers! This is happening more often in children's books these days (which THRILLS me) but there isn't much substance to it. I find myself wanting more

There is wonderful diverse representation. (Fathers of all races and abilities).