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Spare by Prince Harry

20 reviews

bessadams's review against another edition

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3.75


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issyd23's review against another edition

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3.0

You know his life is fucked when he’d enter a war zone to escape the paps. Vive la république! 3🎳

NB This was actually quite boring as I’ve read 3 Royal bios & knew everything already. The Palace Papers is 100x better! Kate Middleton’s chapter is tantalising. However, this did make me want to go to Botswana. 

Other thoughts:
  • I cannot believe I now know that Prince Harry is circumcised 
  • Find it hilarious that according to Haz Charles is in his ‘Camilla era’ - Taylor take note! ✍️
  • On a serious note his hatred of the media (especially Murdoch) is palpable - I wonder if he’ll pursue them in court
  • On a personal note I don’t love that Harry is convinced we (US + allies) were the ‘good guys’ in Afghanistan - and his refusal to think critically about the wider implications and complexities of the war/occupation. 

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redheadorganist's review

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4.5


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lmy612's review against another edition

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5.0

I am the same age as Prince Harry and always felt a affinity for him. Admittedly, I don’t know much about the royal family, but Harry’s memoir discusses the absurdity of everything the press have ever said about the royal family. This book was also Harry’s chance to tell his side of the story about how his family has treated him and Megan. 

This is a very heavy book and I cried many times listening to his recount of very painful topics: his mother’s death, 9/11, self medicating with drugs and alcohol, going to war, racism against his wife and children, threats against their lives, the loss of an unborn child, the toxicity of his family, the death of the Queen, and the paparazzi who refuse(d) to let them live their lives. 

This was a highly enjoyable and deeply moving memoir, even for an anti-monarchist living in the colonized commonwealth. 

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piperclover's review against another edition

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There's absolutely nothing wrong with this and I'm actually really enjoying it. I just can't finish it in the borrow period allotted and renewals aren't available rn.  I definitely plan to come back and listen to this when the hype dies down and I can renew as needed. 

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norwegianforestreader's review

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4.0


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peachani's review against another edition

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3.75


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genevieve_eggleston's review against another edition

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4.5

I found this book to be extremely interesting, even as someone who hasn’t paid much prior attention to the royal family. It provided a lot of insight and was full of emotional moments and funny stories alike. I would highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for an intriguing memoir.

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annieca's review against another edition

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3.75

I found myself skipping thru parts of Part 2 - I didn't feel particularly compelled to know every detail of his time in the Army. But I will say, his voice is wonderful to listen to!

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braggsy's review

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5.0


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