A review by styxis
Spare by Prince Harry

3.0

I was the shadow, the support, the Plan B. I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy. I was summoned to provide backup, distraction, diversion and, if necessary, a spare part. Kidney, perhaps. Blood transfusion. Speck of bone marrow. This was all made explicitly clear to me from the start of life’s journey and regularly reinforced thereafter.

This was a very personal memoir about Prince Harry's life which made me actually think that I now know more of who he is, not just as a royal, but as a human. Despite my disinterest in the Royal family, Harry's book helped me with understanding their daily lives, and especially, his own.
Sadly, most of the book was not that interesting for me. It was very informative, sure, but definitely not the genre I normally read and I really stepped out of my comfort zone for this one. And with nothing crazy interesting (fantasy-, action- or romance-wise) happening, it was a bit rough to go through.
However, I must admit that I understand why this is on the bestseller list. In no other book will you get such honest and detailed thoughts of the British royal family than in this one. And Prince Harry is very truthful in everything he thought, did and said throughout his life.