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A review by labbyreads
The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor, the Truth and the Turmoil by Tina Brown
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
As an American with only pop-culture level knowledge of the British Royal family, I found the book incredibly informational and easily digestible despite the thick size.
Brown includes much more than just the last 25 years of history. In order to explain the most recent trials to plague the House of Windsor, she reviews the history that led them to their current place.
I commend Brown on managing to review all of the stories with an unbiased lens. There are plenty of times when she isn't afraid to throw the spotlight on each individual's not-so-pretty moments. This epic tale is full of drama and I really enjoyed the juicy gossip.
If like me, you find the idea of a modern aristocracy intriguing then I'd suggest you invest the time to read this. However, if that's not your thing then 18 hours of an audiobook is a lot. Overall, I found it worth the investment. Grab some popcorn, settle in and enjoy!
Brown includes much more than just the last 25 years of history. In order to explain the most recent trials to plague the House of Windsor, she reviews the history that led them to their current place.
I commend Brown on managing to review all of the stories with an unbiased lens. There are plenty of times when she isn't afraid to throw the spotlight on each individual's not-so-pretty moments. This epic tale is full of drama and I really enjoyed the juicy gossip.
If like me, you find the idea of a modern aristocracy intriguing then I'd suggest you invest the time to read this. However, if that's not your thing then 18 hours of an audiobook is a lot. Overall, I found it worth the investment. Grab some popcorn, settle in and enjoy!