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ash_bees's review
3.0
Other reviewers commented that this reads as if written by multiple authors, I'd suggest at least three. The writing could have benefitted from a really heavy editor, and would have been more effective if it was cut down to half or a third. But that seems to be par for the course for books I've read from people with celebrity status.
The takeaways from this are two-fold: (1) the importance of speaking up to right wrongs, especially when you're an ally and not the target; and (2) knowing that speaking up may not change the offender's future actions but can gain you more allies or let other similarly situated people know they're not alone.
Lots of trigger warnings for this book. I wouldn't necessarily say it's spilling the tea, but it does cover lots of death, feelings of abandonment and betrayal, and stalking.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Abandonment, Alcohol, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Car accident, Classism, Racial slurs, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Miscarriage
optimisticcautiously's review
1.0
Also, his descriptions of his “service” are such a joke. He has no clue what it is like to serve. He missed the entire point of hostile environment training. He describes the favouritism he received without realizing that’s what he is describing.
Plus his lack of insight that the criticism reported is based on his behaviour. Plus his freaking Oedipal Complex. Plus his todger stories. And…
He thinks no one was protecting him, but this book shows the Palace was protecting him from being revealed to the public for the ass he is. Don’t believe me? Read it in his own words.
Graphic: Violence, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, and Misogyny
Lack of compassion/empathy (bordering on sociopathic behaviour). Possible narcissistic abuse.ladynavalon's review
1.0
Dear reader, don't lose your time on this!
Graphic: Death of parent, Classism, Alcoholism, Alcohol, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Grief, Gaslighting, Drug abuse, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
deidrelj's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Stalking, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Miscarriage and Suicide attempt
yarnarh's review
0.5
Felt sad for him that paparazzi were harassing him but my god is he delusional and out of touch.
Graphic: Classism, Alcoholism, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Murder, War, Addiction, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
genevieve_eggleston's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, Grief, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Gore, Alcoholism, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Alcohol, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, War, Mental illness, Addiction, Animal death, Death, Blood, and Cursing
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Infidelity, Bullying, Classism, Gun violence, and Sexism
Minor: Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Homophobia, Infertility, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry
becky_hubbard's review
5.0
Graphic: Drug use, Grief, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Drug abuse
There's a couple chapters where he refers to his genitals, but mostly in a medical sense. Lots of drug and alcohol use/abuse, lots of profanity.bookcasey's review against another edition
Graphic: Colonisation, Toxic relationship, Racism, War, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Drug use
Minor: Miscarriage
idesofjaim's review
3.5
To those who have watched the interviews/specials, consider this an incredibly extended behind the scenes in three parts. The first is Harry’s childhood & growing up after his mother’s death, the second is adulthood & the army, and the third is where Meghan enters & they leave the UK. The second part does drag on, but it is informative in its own way. Not unlike many other young men, Harry enters the army to essentially make something of himself, and as a desperate measure to escape the paps to whom he has been sacrificed for the gain of others.
Those looking for a greater critique of “the Institution” will be sorely disappointed; while there are things Harry calls into question as problematic, it’s still his family, and he still holds love for them. Perhaps the separation with time will lead to more breakthroughs, but defending your biracial wife seemed like a pretty great place to start. Especially when your family otherwise couldn’t be arsed.
I was surprised the book ends at the death of QEII when it hasn’t even been 6 months yet (this shows how much I know about publishing and all that). It was a cute tribute, and to know he still had her love has to feel wonderful. To have the matriarch make you feel like more than just a spare is something to be cherished.
And to hear him gush about Meghan? I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t envious.
In sum, I knew I always picked the right brother. I also know I made the right decision listening to this in audiobook form, since he narrates. It was funny to catch his laughs at moments, and (though also a little cringey) to hear him sing. His voice is also very calming, so putting this on before bed was the perfect wind-down.
Graphic: Miscarriage and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug abuse, War, and Alcoholism
abigailrn1's review
3.5
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Drug abuse and Alcohol