I haven't read the book but you have and as a professional in the field your take on literature is highly engrossing. You didn't even get through half of the first chapter and found gems of controversy galore! Keep doing your thing Andrew it's GOLD.😎👍
I posted this separately also: This reminds me of other parts of his biography where a fox and leopard became his mother, Diana. Magical thinking much? Contrived? I just find it funny and weird.
I watched the Netflix documentary while folding laundry. I found it to be ridiculous, the part in the car where they are looking behind them as they are being driven around scared of paparazzi chasing them that aren’t there. Meanwhile the CAMERA is in front of them!!!!!! Ffs 🤦🏻♀️ the irony. The stupidness of it all. I could go on and on. The over dramatic bs is really too much.
I mean people are allowed to document themselves. Be it for documentation or safety purposes! Like what have they done to you personally? Like you have literally NEVER met them. For y’all to hold so much vitriol and hatred towards them is so weird. Why tune into people who you don’t like?? That is really weird. And sad! Have you nothing better to do with your time?
@Cocoa Beanz Nothing to do with hate, Just curiosity. I’ve read excerpts so know he’s trashed family. Also saw ITV interview when it was put to him he had been scathing about his family and called them racist. “No I haven’t” he answered...what! Is he gaslighting, is he a dimwit or does he have early stage dementia Very curious
Unfortunately I think Harry might actually be a horrible person. He's been protected for a long time, but I keep hearing that victims are going to start speaking out.
So do I. The men in grey suits must of had the devil’s own job keeping a lid on him. This nasty spiteful behaviour can’t just be down to Meghan. He must alway have been this person. He truly has for now found his soul mate.
Harry seems that he's always been able to do what he's wanted while knowing and watching his older brother learn the responsibilities of the Monarchy where he probably refused to so he could go on enjoying himself with all the perks as the spare then as he got older his fun turned into alcohol, drugs and partying, having no real responsibility. As a man in his thirties, Harry realized he needed to look as if he was now a responsible adult so he found a party girl to go along with his fun and found one willing to help him boost his ego while giving her the spotlight. I don't think Meghan is fully to blame as Harry's true colors of incredible jealousy was offered willingly in that ridiculous Spare book of his so called traumatic and pitiful life as a Royal.
Andrew ,Megan Kelly did a good interview with a journalist "Wootin "who said the editors of Harry's book were frustrated with all the notes and changes made by Meghan . He said the book is as much Her writing as Harry's . Good interview
I guessed as much... I thought right away that it would be easy to believe that Meghan wrote this after dismissing the ghost writer! She thinks she is great at everything she does, and the excerpts of the book that I have heard seem to read like a badly written romance novel.
I too am not surprised to hear that Meghan's hand was in this. Because quite frankly her hand has been in all of it. I still am taking the stance that even though Harry, the longer he is with Meghan, the more acerbic his tone seems to become and certainly the more like her he becomes in adopting her narrative. I still believe thal if you want to see this from a deeper perspective the more critical one's understanding needs to be of what it's like for someone to be married to a malignant narcissist. If we heard stories about her screaming fits and bullying staff behind closed doors imagine what she's like at home with someone that she's totally 100% comfortable with (Harry)!! I strongly recommend everybody look up Shaun Attwood interviewing Richard Grannon. Richard Grannon makes some of the best comments on what it's like for Harry to be married to the malignant narcissist and the impact it's going to have on his character of any that I've heard. Bottom line: the book may have some Harry stories in it but I guarantee you Meghan's totally behind it.
@@ariag.8745 True I'm surprised people can't see her hand up Harry's back puppeting him . They're like a couple sniveling little spoiled brats doin the Wah Wah 😭
I actually found his comments to Anderson Cooper about how "Camilla needed to rehabilitate her reputation" absolutely hilarious because from all I've read this book is about rehabilitating Meghans reputation.....Harry's too but primarily meghans. Every allegation they have had against them has been covered....Harry's nazi uniform, of course that was William's fault...the plane on day of queens death, of course it wasn't because he was having a tantrum about Meghan not going to Balmoral...how Kate wouldn't share her lip gloss with Meghan, WHO DOES.? Herpes / impetigo/ staph infection anyone? All I've seen is woe is me, woe is she, they are bullies, they are villains, etc BUT ZERO EVIDENCE TO BACK IT UP.
Hi Andrew-another lit major here. One vote for you to continue breaking down the linguistics of Prince Harry’s train wreck book. Nobody else is analyzing it quite this way-Harry vs. Ghostwriter. Good job!
As the Jewish people like to say, “Oy vey” and “Oy gevalt!” PLEASE review the book more. With love & appreciation, Maralyn, social worker and teacher in Virginia 🌹🙏I LOVE your videos, and I learn so much about narcissism from you & your guests.
Even people who aren't well read, in my honest opinion would not understand all that wordy nonsensical gibberish. One sentence made my head hurt and I just listened.
Thank you Andrew. I also feel the ghost writer could have done this differently. To be fair to Harry's experience, the finished manuscript should have more accurately reflected Harry's own voice and tone. I hear a very feminine, almost poetic account of things which is far removed from Harry's natural expression.
Just fyi, there is a rumor out there that the ghost writer quit about half way thru the writing the book because both Harold and his wife (especially the wife) kept clashing with him on what they wanted written. A lot of the book sounds just like the wife's word salad speak she is famous for, Harold isn't smart enough to write his ABC's without help!
I knew it ! From what I read and heard the book wreaks of her delusional lies completely, she takes over and is relentless which is why she cannot get along with anyone
@@arielmalanga especially when it talks about her! It's nauseating! There are little tells throughout the book that have the narcissist all over it! It's like "Finding Freebies" all over again!
She's the puppet master. She knew she'd hit gold when she met him. Someone she could manipulate and take control of. It's very similar to Scientology. She found her dumb vulnerable victim that she could brain wash.
@@davidthomas-ot4cl He's not very bright - this is obvious. And although Meghan is not the genius she believes herself to be, she's surely more clever than he is. There's no chance that she actually loves and respects him; he's a meal ticket++.
There are several things that come to mind with the book, first and foremost was I don't think that the ghost writer really understood Harry's basic personality. It seems that there are two distinctly different personalities at war in the book. The other problem that seems to be a reoccurring theme for Harry is that instead of being a glass half full type of person, he is mostly a glass half empty when he views events in his life.
If we read this book solely as a work of fiction, written from the POV of a young prince who lost his mother young, moved on, then fell prey to a scheming malignant narcissist who manifested, to him, heretofore absent Mommy memories, it's an absolute masterpiece. 💯 tragedy for the ages.
He is the Peter Pettigrew of his own story - the little rat! You are the only person who has ridiculed the writer which I totally agree with. Many American writers are way too descriptive using overdone and irrelevant descriptors as fillers. Bring on the honesty of Thomas Hardy, The Brontes and Jane Austen. Needless to say this book will be in the bargain bin or the bonfire before too long.
Also,I see MeGain ALL over this book. She changed it to her words,not his. Dan Wooton said that someone told him that Harry handed over notes with the manuscript...lots of them,with Megains calligraphy handwriting...so,there you go.
I've no intention of ever reading it, but someone did say Harry has done a fair job of colouring in the pictures. There were several delays down to him, Meghan kept hiding his crayons for not doing as he was told.
Yes the ghost writer gave up because of interference so Meghan took over. Harry failed at everything at Eton. He really is quite dim. He is well known for it. He cannot help not being clever.
Have to agree with you. I can not believe that the author of this book is an eminent award winning writer. How the ghostwriter can be pleased to have his name associated with these stories and tell us it’s ok for H to lie and contradict previous accounts of events is beyond me. The language is over the top, sounds more like a Mills & Boon or Barbara Cartland romance than a Biography. 🇬🇧
Give the ghostwriter a break Can you imagine having to deal with a druggie no doubt in tears over the wrongs done to him and his controlling wife embellishing with flowery prose. .
Yes, Andrew! I’d love to hear more from you on this book. I was shocked at all the positive reviews on Amazon. I don’t intend to read it but I’m looking forward to more of your take on it!
Mr and Mrs Spare's problem, is they didn't get what they wanted and life is just sour grapes. It makes you wonder if he has any idea about a normal life, let alone an impoverished one.
@@lysirishfleur3030 Makes sense People on Twitter using exactly the same words and then SS leaving an unrealistic amount of comments and likes on positive reviews
...the only "profound thoughts" Harry has ever had are the ones other people tell him he has. Yes I would like to hear more on the subject from you Andrew 🙂
Best part of this analysis was your impression of Harry, the wind, and the ghost writer. It turned tragic writing into enjoyable comedic literature. Haha!
I have not read the book. This is what I have heard from other commentators, if you are wanting to read a “honest” book, Spare is not for you! Yes, Andrew, please continue your analysis of Spare.😊
He’s writing in a Harlequin romance style which fits the story of his Netflix trip. This is the alternative fact of their relationship and Harry’s alternative fact relationship with his family. I guess it’s now transparent that everyone involved with the couple is quite willing to completely exploit the couple as couple insists on exploiting the BRF.
I cannot "spare" the change for Spare...and I cannot "spare" the time. I am not a hater...if Harry has a problem with his family, he should go into therapy...
Deft and humorous evaluation: I love a good literary critique. I think this video was refreshing because it focused on the work itself and was not a commentary on interpersonal relationships. I’ll gladly listen to more reviews in this fashion.
Well, I don't hate him because he went through alot. And I feel for him. I wish him to stop chasing money and dogging family because it doesn't frel right for a royal. It's why he's called a royal! Right?? Duty etc. and his gran did her best I believe. He has pain. All families experience this and we don't all get a 20 million book deal 🤷♀️👍🏽💋✌️
I want to hear you calling Harry and the writer out because their may have things we missed, but to be honest with you, I refuse to pay for the book of LIES.
Please Andrew, do some more videos. I agree, this is just another "I can say what I like and you're going to like it" piece. I would love to hear your take on this "book".
I am a linguist. I have lived a life spanning continents, cultures and countries. My family is a fusion, or a hybrid or whatever you want to call it. I am very interested in communication in all its forms as well as linguistics…yes I have tickled it in my studies. I am not a royalist (also at the same time, I don’t care), and yes this book does seem insincere, overly flowery/imaginary/sugary/trans Atlantic Californian and embarrassing as well as tone deaf. Here’s a song I enjoyed while I was learning Dutch. “Ren Lenny ren “ It is a is a song by Acda & de Munnik, the wind is central to the theme.
I wish I would have appreciated linguistics more when I was working on my English Lit degree. Tbh I hated it at the time, and almost bailed on the degree because of the linguistics requirements. 😬 I did manage to avoid any more when I went back for creative writing. Now I find it fascinating.
I studied linguistics and sociology and went more corporate by doing a Maketing/Comms masters… but if I could do it again, I would go full linguistics and etymology, phonetic/phonology and have a ball at dissecting obscure idioms from ancient cultures. …and I would probably get even more frustrated at all the Harrys in the world who had a 1st class education and still can’t be bothered to form a cohesive sentence, let alone a full “thought” 😂
Rather than having philosophical thoughts while being scared & worried about his meeting, he was likely worried about pissing his pants- or, having a pity party for himself inside of his head.
Wow - thanks for pointing this out. I was wondering myself. Seemed that if he could "think like this" why wouldn't he write it himself. The ghost writer has come out to say that it doesn't have to be actual, it is "his" memory.
Really?! People are saying it’s beautifully written? I think it’s a melodramatic mess. I’m baffled that the ghost writer submitted this drivel to a publisher and put his name on it!
If you go to the Audible reviews they are completely over the top gushing. No book receives five star reviews like this. They are totally unbelievable and also only after a day's publication. It's impossible to have listened to the book so quickly!
I'm glad you've made comments about the craftsmanship of the novel. I've thought about the quality of prose myself. You know Andrew, we've heard over and over again how neither of them would take advice on anything: clothing, behaviour, correct colours to sport on particular occasions. Could this be yet another example of their refusal to be guided? Perhaps they just want the name of the prize winning author (somewhere to place blame?), not the writer's technical ability?
I can’t bring myself to read it or listen to the audio so I thank you for your selfless service. I also enjoyed the short sharp format distilling a particular observation worthy of note.
Not sure if you’ve come across this chap’s YT channel (Martin Decoder). As a fellow linguist, you share similar frustration with these two grifters. An interview would be interesting. Just an idea.
Harry’s reputation for being popular ( before Megan) is torpedoed by the world wide disdain of his wife. He had it all. Megan could have also, but didn’t want to work at it. The story in that Netflix blah blah blah about Megan bowing before the queen, then her doing that ridiculous over exaggerated bow, was as cringy as I’ve ever seen
Yes please more reviews. I havent read the book, nor to I intend to, but the passages i have heard on line sound like a teenagers diary, and other parts like a bad essay in a writing class.
The ghostwriter has been SO clever. He has revealed Harry to us, decided on a style (Harry Potter/Gothic) of maximum appeal. This is brilliant in my view and honest. Revealing what Harry wants to say about himself. Harry must have been happy with the final text.... although completely taken in by himself as a person of great importance and authenticity and not unkind. But Harry is unkind,. This sentence could be read as his grandfather was always farting!
King Charles grew up in the sixties when hippie culture influenced him. That's when people started talking to plants to get them to thrive and people played music for farm animals to make them content. The poetry readings in coffee houses where this type of flowery language was used, was to represent getting in touch with your feelings and getting close to nature. Princess Diana was not highly educated; she denigrated herself calling herself the dumb one. Her style of writing seemed to be this flowery high school girl trying to show emotions and feelings. So for Prince Harry it seems he is following his parents in this writing style; or rather the ghost writer is.
I don’t know who is writing the reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. I think the spell of Harry has affected people. Please rate and write your reviews on Goodreads , Amazon, Audible.
I finished the book yesterday. The only thing I fully believe is that the RF plants things/stories to deflect when they've done something they don't want to draw attention to or to make sure that attention is drawn to what they want to promote. I've always thought that. There's a whole profession (publicists) designed to do exactly that and rich/famous people utilize those services all the time. Anyone who thinks that the royals don't do this is beyond deluded. But, do I think that the RF decided that PH and MM would be the sacrifice at the publicity alter? Absolutely not. I've always believed that the truth has 3 sides: Person A's side, person B's side, and what actually happened...and what actually happened is usually somewhere in the middle of A & B's stories. Right now, I think that what really happened is probably a little further away from the Sussex's side of things than they'd like us to believe. Are there grains of truth in there? Probably. But it feels like one of those Lifetime movies that's "based on a true story".
So the RF does exactly the same thing we're subjected to in the USA. The "powers that be" coming up with sensational bs to deflect from the horrible truth. Ugh. I wish the USA was better. Sadly no.
@@jillybe1873 not to sound all paranoia and conspiracy theory or anything but of course they'd say that. If the RF says they don't plant things and the press says "oh yes you do" then they aren't going to give them free stories anymore.
Prince Philip was buried in April. From the BBC "Almost 100 years after he entered the world on a dining room table in Corfu, Prince Philip's final journey began at 14.38 BST on a chilly spring afternoon in the English town of Windsor."
somebody else has commented that the ghost writer is trying to make Princess Harry more intelligent than he really is. I think it was Sally Bedell Smith, a monarchist writter, that said that he was "physically" intelligent and not "mentally" intelligent 🤣🤣🤣
I personally will NEVER pay a good money for those 2, but I have been listening of some channels & I found it all ridiculously disgusting right out LIES all of it, I mean ALL of it. 4 exp. the way he discribes his "Kensington Palace apt." saying that he got mad for someone who kept parking in front of his window, blaa blaah blaaa!😏 Isn't the whole "palace" surrended with brick walls?.. Allegedly, Nutmeg have seen many times meeting up with the " Ghost writer ", it turned out that she fired him just because she didn't get on with him. No surprise there! IMO, the whole book has her claws written all over it. I don't believe ANYTHING written in it.
El hecho de que nombres la palabra honestidad, es como hablar en un idioma desconocido. No es la ética lo que mueve a ninguno de los personajes que han gestado la idea del libro Spare, sino todo lo contrario. Veneno puro, poéticamente presentado, ya no sólo para la familia real inglesa, sino a nivel mundial. La avidez de una gran mayoría, ansiosa por presenciar batallas lo más crueles posible, no tiene nada que envidiar a las del circo romano, y demuestra con claridad la importancia de la industria del sensacionalismo a través de figuras famosas transmitiendo mensajes contradictorios, basados en problemas psiquicos no resueltos. Una delicia para las finanzas de la editorial, y del resto del elenco.
I suspect that Meghan probably contributed a bit as an additional ghostwriter. That bit about William and Kate fangirling Meghan in Suits has to be one of hers.
This reminds me of other parts of his biography where a fox and leopard became his mother, Diana. Magical thinking much? Contrived? I just find it funny and weird.
I'd love more videos like this! I'd be right into hearing linguistic breakdowns of people like Harry. I have not read this..but from what you read, I don't think I could stomach it!. I have heard a few people piping up saying it's wonderfully written. ??😵
Whatever a person might think of Philip's humour - "icy" is the furthest word I would ever think of. 🤣. Sharp perhaps, sardonic, but beneath that was a deep sense of ridiculousness that we should all hold within ourselves. While laughing.
I met him when I was a teenager at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. My friend and I were showing a donkey mare and foal. He was very friendly and approachable and made a joke about them needing webbed feet. Maybe he would turn into an ice man at times. He had things happen in his life which would harden a heart. Harry seems devoid of empathy unless it's for himself or his wife.
Haha “I have a literature degree .. a journalism diploma thingy”. Great video, Andrew, your analysis is spot on, and speaks to Harry’s disingenuousness. Even the best ghost writer can only do so much with a dud subject
It doesn't matter what he or whoever wrote, the fact is he had a verbal with his father on the day Charles was burying his father! Selfish selfish creature
It's very interesting to hear from you on how the book reads, from a language perspective because it's an objective view, based on your expertise in the use of language. 👍
We in America would like to return Harry and his wife back to the UK 🇱🇷 Thanks for the book review, you are probably the only person who has actually read it 😂
Sounds like someone who waded into a bit of therapy, blames family/media for his problems and now looks upon them with distain. He would like to be part of his family again, but only if they apologise and take responsibility. How generous!!
Did you find similar lines? Do you want me to make more videos like this? Let me know below.
Yes, please!
I love your take so far. Please keep going.
I haven't read the book but you have and as a professional in the field your take on literature is highly engrossing. You didn't even get through half of the first chapter and found gems of controversy galore! Keep doing your thing Andrew it's GOLD.😎👍
I posted this separately also: This reminds me of other parts of his biography where a fox and leopard became his mother, Diana. Magical thinking much? Contrived? I just find it funny and weird.
I had a completely different experience than you reading the book. I guess its all a matter of perspective.
I watched the Netflix documentary while folding laundry. I found it to be ridiculous, the part in the car where they are looking behind them as they are being driven around scared of paparazzi chasing them that aren’t there. Meanwhile the CAMERA is in front of them!!!!!! Ffs 🤦🏻♀️ the irony. The stupidness of it all. I could go on and on. The over dramatic bs is really too much.
I mean people are allowed to document themselves. Be it for documentation or safety purposes! Like what have they done to you personally? Like you have literally NEVER met them. For y’all to hold so much vitriol and hatred towards them is so weird.
Why tune into people who you don’t like?? That is really weird. And sad! Have you nothing better to do with your time?
When you live with a narc who is possessing your life, the brainwash is obvious. I can almost see Meghan encourage him to write "all".
I fell asleep, woke up had a fish finger sandwich with salad cream and worried how to pay my gas and electric bill, that's just me.
@Cocoa Beanz
Nothing to do with hate, Just curiosity. I’ve read excerpts so know he’s trashed family. Also saw ITV interview when it was put to him he had been scathing about his family and called them racist. “No I haven’t” he answered...what!
Is he gaslighting, is he a dimwit or does he have early stage dementia
Very curious
It said Papa's pizza on the box but H misread it.
Unfortunately I think Harry might actually be a horrible person.
He's been protected for a long time, but I keep hearing that victims are going to start speaking out.
So do I. The men in grey suits must of had the devil’s own job keeping a lid on him. This nasty spiteful behaviour can’t just be down to Meghan. He must alway have been this person. He truly has for now found his soul mate.
Thought same!
Think so, sadly.
Harrys big mistake is doing interviews when he can't conceal who he is. Harry lacks charm and humour and is not likeable.
Harry seems that he's always been able to do what he's wanted while knowing and watching his older brother learn the responsibilities of the Monarchy where he probably refused to so he could go on enjoying himself with all the perks as the spare then as he got older his fun turned into alcohol, drugs and partying, having no real responsibility. As a man in his thirties, Harry realized he needed to look as if he was now a responsible adult so he found a party girl to go along with his fun and found one willing to help him boost his ego while giving her the spotlight. I don't think Meghan is fully to blame as Harry's true colors of incredible jealousy was offered willingly in that ridiculous Spare book of his so called traumatic and pitiful life as a Royal.
Andrew ,Megan Kelly did a good interview with a journalist "Wootin "who said the editors of Harry's book were frustrated with all the notes and changes made by Meghan . He said the book is as much Her writing as Harry's . Good interview
I guessed as much... I thought right away that it would be easy to believe that Meghan wrote this after dismissing the ghost writer! She thinks she is great at everything she does, and the excerpts of the book that I have heard seem to read like a badly written romance novel.
I too am not surprised to hear that Meghan's hand was in this. Because quite frankly her hand has been in all of it. I still am taking the stance that even though Harry, the longer he is with Meghan, the more acerbic his tone seems to become and certainly the more like her he becomes in adopting her narrative. I still believe thal if you want to see this from a deeper perspective the more critical one's understanding needs to be of what it's like for someone to be married to a malignant narcissist. If we heard stories about her screaming fits and bullying staff behind closed doors imagine what she's like at home with someone that she's totally 100% comfortable with (Harry)!! I strongly recommend everybody look up Shaun Attwood interviewing Richard Grannon. Richard Grannon makes some of the best comments on what it's like for Harry to be married to the malignant narcissist and the impact it's going to have on his character of any that I've heard. Bottom line: the book may have some Harry stories in it but I guarantee you Meghan's totally behind it.
@@ariag.8745 True I'm surprised people can't see her hand up Harry's back puppeting him . They're like a couple sniveling little spoiled brats doin the Wah Wah 😭
I actually found his comments to Anderson Cooper about how "Camilla needed to rehabilitate her reputation" absolutely hilarious because from all I've read this book is about rehabilitating Meghans reputation.....Harry's too but primarily meghans. Every allegation they have had against them has been covered....Harry's nazi uniform, of course that was William's fault...the plane on day of queens death, of course it wasn't because he was having a tantrum about Meghan not going to Balmoral...how Kate wouldn't share her lip gloss with Meghan, WHO DOES.? Herpes / impetigo/ staph infection anyone?
All I've seen is woe is me, woe is she, they are bullies, they are villains, etc BUT ZERO EVIDENCE TO BACK IT UP.
If she had control over it, it shouldn't have made her look as bad as it did. Did she not notice that stuff? Was Harry's subconscious sneaking it in?
Hi Andrew-another lit major here. One vote for you to continue breaking down the linguistics of Prince Harry’s train wreck book. Nobody else is analyzing it quite this way-Harry vs. Ghostwriter. Good job!
Aw thank you Susan !
Linguistics Major here - yes, please break that down 😊
@@frahn1702 Long live Linguistics! The more the better.
@@lornahuddleston1453 I agree!
@@frahn1702 me too
As the Jewish people like to say, “Oy vey” and “Oy gevalt!” PLEASE review the book more. With love & appreciation, Maralyn, social worker and teacher in Virginia 🌹🙏I LOVE your videos, and I learn so much about narcissism from you & your guests.
Using a ghostwriter is just like everything else they say: OBSCURE, so they can more easily twist it, if needed.
The problem is not many people can distinguish good writing from bad writing. Not many people are well-read these days
Even so. We have heard and watched him/them and know how they speak. It’s too obvious. Let’s face it he couldn’t pass the tests to go to college.
I think most people have an innate feel for what is sincere whether they read a lot or not
Like The Bench?
Even people who aren't well read, in my honest opinion would not understand all that wordy nonsensical gibberish. One sentence made my head hurt and I just listened.
Think most people can tell sh.t from sh.t
Thank you Andrew. I also feel the ghost writer could have done this differently. To be fair to Harry's experience, the finished manuscript should have more accurately reflected Harry's own voice and tone. I hear a very feminine, almost poetic account of things which is far removed from Harry's natural expression.
Totally agree
…that’s because it’s Meghan 💁🏻♀️
Plus this wasn't a memoir more like a bitch whinge false hood
More please!!! ❤❤❤ You bring a unique kind of insight to the book - the writing itself! Please share more.
Thank you! Will do!
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Just fyi, there is a rumor out there that the ghost writer quit about half way thru the writing the book because both Harold and his wife (especially the wife) kept clashing with him on what they wanted written. A lot of the book sounds just like the wife's word salad speak she is famous for, Harold isn't smart enough to write his ABC's without help!
That makes sense, because Part 3 is unbearable. It wouldn't surprise me if it was written by Meghan as it is dripping with sloppy excess.
I knew it ! From what I read and heard the book wreaks of her delusional lies completely, she takes over and is relentless which is why she cannot get along with anyone
@@arielmalanga especially when it talks about her! It's nauseating! There are little tells throughout the book that have the narcissist all over it! It's like "Finding Freebies" all over again!
She's the puppet master. She knew she'd hit gold when she met him. Someone she could manipulate and take control of. It's very similar to Scientology. She found her dumb vulnerable victim that she could brain wash.
@@davidthomas-ot4cl He's not very bright - this is obvious. And although Meghan is not the genius she believes herself to be, she's surely more clever than he is. There's no chance that she actually loves and respects him; he's a meal ticket++.
There are several things that come to mind with the book, first and foremost was I don't think that the ghost writer really understood Harry's basic personality. It seems that there are two distinctly different personalities at war in the book. The other problem that seems to be a reoccurring theme for Harry is that instead of being a glass half full type of person, he is mostly a glass half empty when he views events in his life.
If we read this book solely as a work of fiction, written from the POV of a young prince who lost his mother young, moved on, then fell prey to a scheming malignant narcissist who manifested, to him, heretofore absent Mommy memories, it's an absolute masterpiece. 💯 tragedy for the ages.
Brilliant!! 😂😂
It's not a masterpiece, not on any level. It's poorly written.
Oh yes--absolutely!!!
@@pattydella4 Not at all. It's a piece of crap.
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Totally agree - a cheesy whiny, gossipy romance novel at best!
He is the Peter Pettigrew of his own story - the little rat! You are the only person who has ridiculed the writer which I totally agree with. Many American writers are way too descriptive using overdone and irrelevant descriptors as fillers. Bring on the honesty of Thomas Hardy, The Brontes and Jane Austen. Needless to say this book will be in the bargain bin or the bonfire before too long.
Also,I see MeGain ALL over this book. She changed it to her words,not his. Dan Wooton said that someone told him that Harry handed over notes with the manuscript...lots of them,with Megains calligraphy handwriting...so,there you go.
She could just be a stenographer.
I've no intention of ever reading it, but someone did say Harry has done a fair job of colouring in the pictures. There were several delays down to him, Meghan kept hiding his crayons for not doing as he was told.
Please remember his wife wrote the book.
Let’s not exonerate him. I think they both had a hand in the book
Yes the ghost writer gave up because of interference so Meghan took over. Harry failed at everything at Eton. He really is quite dim. He is well known for it. He cannot help not being clever.
Loved this literary analysis of Spare. Would love you to continue making videos where you pull out a few lines to dissect. Keep it up!
More to come!
Would Love it!!!💖
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Have to agree with you. I can not believe that the author of this book is an eminent award winning writer. How the ghostwriter can be pleased to have his name associated with these stories and tell us it’s ok for H to lie and contradict previous accounts of events is beyond me. The language is over the top, sounds more like a Mills & Boon or Barbara Cartland romance than a Biography. 🇬🇧
he quit
Give the ghostwriter a break Can you imagine having to deal with a druggie no doubt in tears over the wrongs done to him and his controlling wife embellishing with flowery prose. .
In other words, Meghan Markle.
Yes, Andrew! I’d love to hear more from you on this book. I was shocked at all the positive reviews on Amazon. I don’t intend to read it but I’m looking forward to more of your take on it!
Working on it!
@@AndrewGold1 Thank you for taking it on for the team, because we will absolutely not 1) pay for it or 2) read it lol
Mr and Mrs Spare's problem, is they didn't get what they wanted and life is just sour grapes. It makes you wonder if he has any idea about a normal life, let alone an impoverished one.
I'm really not supposed to say this.
But people are bribed with freebies etc to leave positive reviews.
They also delete most of the negative reviews.
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Makes sense
People on Twitter using exactly the same words and then SS leaving an unrealistic amount of comments and likes on positive reviews
“Reads like an Emo Harry Potter.” 👏🏾 that’s the quality content that keeps me coming back for more 😂
One of my favourite descriptions of Harry…ever!
Oy, he’s such a transparent man-baby. Please, more linguistics Andrew 😊
I think Harry got emotionally stunted at some point; he sounds like a child.
...the only "profound thoughts" Harry has ever had are the ones other people tell him he has. Yes I would like to hear more on the subject from you Andrew 🙂
Yes - more please! I don't intend to buy Spare but I welcome your take on it. Those lines were just so much fluff!
I’m going to rent it from the library. I have it on hold on for kindle from my library so I don’t have to buy it… I have no opinion on it yet
You got it!
So much yes. The writing I've heard so far has been ludicrous and so definitely not Harry's own tone/words.
Best part of this analysis was your impression of Harry, the wind, and the ghost writer. It turned tragic writing into enjoyable comedic literature. Haha!
Yes please! It sounds like Meghan’s had a turn at writing part of this book.
They are not bothered about lying
I have not read the book. This is what I have heard from other commentators, if you are wanting to read a “honest” book, Spare is not for you! Yes, Andrew, please continue your analysis of Spare.😊
He’s writing in a Harlequin romance style which fits the story of his Netflix trip. This is the alternative fact of their relationship and Harry’s alternative fact relationship with his family.
I guess it’s now transparent that everyone involved with the couple is quite willing to completely exploit the couple as couple insists on exploiting the BRF.
Yes please Andrew, your far more entertaining than just reading it alone, also it does already feel like the ghost writer has no idea of harry
I cannot "spare" the change for Spare...and I cannot "spare" the time. I am not a hater...if Harry has a problem with his family, he should go into therapy...
I wouldn't blame the ghost writer,Harry done a audio book so he must have read from the book...he really should be ashamed🤬
Frustrating and beyond
Deft and humorous evaluation: I love a good literary critique. I think this video was refreshing because it focused on the work itself and was not a commentary on interpersonal relationships. I’ll gladly listen to more reviews in this fashion.
I absolutely do agree
Well, I don't hate him because he went through alot. And I feel for him. I wish him to stop chasing money and dogging family because it doesn't frel right for a royal. It's why he's called a royal! Right?? Duty etc. and his gran did her best I believe. He has pain. All families experience this and we don't all get a 20 million book deal 🤷♀️👍🏽💋✌️
No the sharpest knife in the drawer ,and drugs,
I want to hear you calling Harry and the writer out because their may have things we missed, but to be honest with you, I refuse to pay for the book of LIES.
Simply put. They have been given too much.
Great observations Andrew! I refuse to buy it, but enjoyed listening to your literary analysis. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
They don’t have any idea of what TRUTH is!
Yes Andrew, I’d love to hear more from you about what you think about Harry’s book.
The insincerity and hypocrisy has been at the core of people turning from Harry.
Yes, definitely do more. It’s very important. He is a liar and should not get away with this.
H is not smart to write a book I think MM is behind this?
It's funny aright, he is complaining about old prestigious stuff but then they also complain about having to choose their own furniture from Ikea
FAUX! Yes I would not get published with this
I’m so sorry you had to read that torture for the channel, thanks for doing it so we don’t have to 😂
Please Andrew, do some more videos. I agree, this is just another "I can say what I like and you're going to like it" piece. I would love to hear your take on this "book".
Deal!
@@AndrewGold1 Thank you
I am a linguist. I have lived a life spanning continents, cultures and countries. My family is a fusion, or a hybrid or whatever you want to call it. I am very interested in communication in all its forms as well as linguistics…yes I have tickled it in my studies. I am not a royalist (also at the same time, I don’t care), and yes this book does seem insincere, overly flowery/imaginary/sugary/trans Atlantic Californian and embarrassing as well as tone deaf. Here’s a song I enjoyed while I was learning Dutch. “Ren Lenny ren “ It is a is a song by Acda & de Munnik, the wind is central to the theme.
Leuk om te lezen, ik ben ook dol op talen. 🤗
I wish I would have appreciated linguistics more when I was working on my English Lit degree. Tbh I hated it at the time, and almost bailed on the degree because of the linguistics requirements. 😬 I did manage to avoid any more when I went back for creative writing. Now I find it fascinating.
I studied linguistics and sociology and went more corporate by doing a Maketing/Comms masters… but if I could do it again, I would go full linguistics and etymology, phonetic/phonology and have a ball at dissecting obscure idioms from ancient cultures.
…and I would probably get even more frustrated at all the Harrys in the world who had a 1st class education and still can’t be bothered to form a cohesive sentence, let alone a full “thought” 😂
Grappig gekozen naam ook😊. En leuk om te lezen dat je Acda en de Munnik ook kunt waarderen.
It is said that the ghost writer left sometime before it was finished. Who added their bit?
I would bet that his wife wrote a bit of it.
Rather than having philosophical thoughts while being scared & worried about his meeting, he was likely worried about pissing his pants- or, having a pity party for himself inside of his head.
Wow - thanks for pointing this out. I was wondering myself. Seemed that if he could "think like this" why wouldn't he write it himself. The ghost writer has come out to say that it doesn't have to be actual, it is "his" memory.
"If he could think like this", he wouldn't have married whom he married.
Your comments on the very beginning are fascinating - all I've heard is how beautifully it's written - would love to hear more!
Thank you! Will do!
Really?! People are saying it’s beautifully written? I think it’s a melodramatic mess. I’m baffled that the ghost writer submitted this drivel to a publisher and put his name on it!
@@katekenn156 you have to remember the audience are tittle tattle gossip oriented types. No one with a good mind would read this shit.
If you go to the Audible reviews they are completely over the top gushing. No book receives five star reviews like this. They are totally unbelievable and also only after a day's publication. It's impossible to have listened to the book so quickly!
Great job Andrew I didn't want to read that book personally!!
I am glad he has called out this book as ‘not very well written’. It sounds like a comic.
I'm glad you've made comments about the craftsmanship of the novel. I've thought about the quality of prose myself. You know Andrew, we've heard over and over again how neither of them would take advice on anything: clothing, behaviour, correct colours to sport on particular occasions. Could this be yet another example of their refusal to be guided? Perhaps they just want the name of the prize winning author (somewhere to place blame?), not the writer's technical ability?
Andrew Loved your review of the book so far, however I have the feeling the Ghostwriter has been Markled.
I can’t bring myself to read it or listen to the audio so I thank you for your selfless service. I also enjoyed the short sharp format distilling a particular observation worthy of note.
You are so welcome! Hha it’s painful to read
Not sure if you’ve come across this chap’s YT channel (Martin Decoder). As a fellow linguist, you share similar frustration with these two grifters. An interview would be interesting. Just an idea.
Keep reporting on book
Nobody has an 'icy' sensé of humour!...dry, dark, etc,. Not icy
I would love to hear more from you regarding the book with your literary expertise! Thank you so much!
Sure thing!
I would LOVE for you to do a linguistic/literary review of this book.
Yes, please continue this! Also, maybe get HG Tudor back on to talk about Harry and Harry’s Wife
Tell the truth it becomes part of your past.
Tell a lie Harry it becomes part of your future.
Yes please continue
Will do!
Harry’s reputation for being popular ( before Megan) is torpedoed by the world wide disdain of his wife. He had it all. Megan could have also, but didn’t want to work at it.
The story in that Netflix blah blah blah about Megan bowing before the queen, then her doing that ridiculous over exaggerated bow, was as cringy as I’ve ever seen
I have mad respect for you reading Harry's book I can't think of anything more Cringe and Boring. Your reporting isn't boring it's entertaining
Megnut has her fingers all over the book.
Yups.
I had the same thought. Did Moehringer loathe him or was he given so little to work with that he manufactured a gothic comedy?
Why not both?
he quit
Yes, please! More on this book (or any other of your choosing): fellow polyglot here, so linguistic choices and their idiosyncrasies appeal to me.
Yes please more reviews. I havent read the book, nor to I intend to, but the passages i have heard on line sound like a teenagers diary, and other parts like a bad essay in a writing class.
The ghostwriter has been SO clever. He has revealed Harry to us, decided on a style (Harry Potter/Gothic) of maximum appeal. This is brilliant in my view and honest. Revealing what Harry wants to say about himself. Harry must have been happy with the final text.... although completely taken in by himself as a person of great importance and authenticity and not unkind. But Harry is unkind,. This sentence could be read as his grandfather was always farting!
King Charles grew up in the sixties when hippie culture influenced him. That's when people started talking to plants to get them to thrive and people played music for farm animals to make them content. The poetry readings in coffee houses where this type of flowery language was used, was to represent getting in touch with your feelings and getting close to nature.
Princess Diana was not highly educated; she denigrated herself calling herself the dumb one. Her style of writing seemed to be this flowery high school girl trying to show emotions and feelings.
So for Prince Harry it seems he is following his parents in this writing style; or rather the ghost writer is.
they all lived in a fog
I don’t know who is writing the reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. I think the spell of Harry has affected people. Please rate and write your reviews on Goodreads , Amazon, Audible.
I finished the book yesterday. The only thing I fully believe is that the RF plants things/stories to deflect when they've done something they don't want to draw attention to or to make sure that attention is drawn to what they want to promote. I've always thought that. There's a whole profession (publicists) designed to do exactly that and rich/famous people utilize those services all the time. Anyone who thinks that the royals don't do this is beyond deluded. But, do I think that the RF decided that PH and MM would be the sacrifice at the publicity alter? Absolutely not.
I've always believed that the truth has 3 sides: Person A's side, person B's side, and what actually happened...and what actually happened is usually somewhere in the middle of A & B's stories. Right now, I think that what really happened is probably a little further away from the Sussex's side of things than they'd like us to believe. Are there grains of truth in there? Probably. But it feels like one of those Lifetime movies that's "based on a true story".
So the RF does exactly the same thing we're subjected to in the USA. The "powers that be" coming up with sensational bs to deflect from the horrible truth. Ugh. I wish the USA was better. Sadly no.
Well the journalists asked said the RF do not leak stuff but they wish they would.
@@jillybe1873 not to sound all paranoia and conspiracy theory or anything but of course they'd say that. If the RF says they don't plant things and the press says "oh yes you do" then they aren't going to give them free stories anymore.
Prince Philip was buried in April. From the BBC "Almost 100 years after he entered the world on a dining room table in Corfu, Prince Philip's final journey began at 14.38 BST on a chilly spring afternoon in the English town of Windsor."
I’m seeing September. And that he died in April. Happy to accept I’m wrong tho if not.
@@AndrewGold1 family tribute doco on the Beeb in September
Thank you for reading and analysing it objectively. Appreciate the time you’ve spent on it. 🥰
You’re welcome 😊
He went to Eton but he was always allegedly at the bottom of the class and his teacher had to fix his results so he could get into Sandhurst.
He should never have gone to Afghanistan. He was allowed to play soldiers. Outrageous. Well that one came back to bite us on the arse.
was it Diana that said he did not belong at Eton and wished they hadn't sent him there
somebody else has commented that the ghost writer is trying to make Princess Harry more intelligent than he really is.
I think it was Sally Bedell Smith, a monarchist writter, that said that he was "physically" intelligent and not "mentally" intelligent 🤣🤣🤣
In other words..
Harry’s not very smart but he can lift heavy things…
@@hyggeliv2967 that's why he was a good soldier. Not very bright but he can follow orders. He Is the perfect pet for Meghan.
What the hell is physical intelligence and mental intelligence? Is it in the same category as "unconscious bias"?????
@@dorothyedwards6170 It was a polite way to say "he Is dumb, but at least he Is good at lifting heavy things and knows how to move His feet.
It’s just lie after lie after lie with him and his wife 🤦🏻♀️🙄
TY Andrew! I like hearing your perspective. Those lines just don’t read authentic. What a turn off & missed opportunity to speak from the heart.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I personally will NEVER pay a good money for those 2, but I have been listening of some channels & I found it all ridiculously disgusting right out LIES all of it, I mean ALL of it.
4 exp. the way he discribes his "Kensington Palace apt." saying that he got mad for someone who kept parking in front of his window, blaa blaah blaaa!😏 Isn't the whole "palace" surrended with brick walls?..
Allegedly, Nutmeg have seen many times meeting up with the " Ghost writer ", it turned out that she fired him just because she didn't get on with him. No surprise there!
IMO, the whole book has her claws written all over it. I don't believe ANYTHING written in it.
Is this an autobiography or a gothic novel ?! Harry seems to be very snipey in this book. Would LOVE to hear more Andrew.
Harry should start with ' the man in the mirror ' those who point the finger are often the guilty ones
El hecho de que nombres la palabra honestidad, es como hablar en un idioma desconocido. No es la ética lo que mueve a ninguno de los personajes que han gestado la idea del libro Spare, sino todo lo contrario. Veneno puro, poéticamente presentado, ya no sólo para la familia real inglesa, sino a nivel mundial. La avidez de una gran mayoría, ansiosa por presenciar batallas lo más crueles posible, no tiene nada que envidiar a las del circo romano, y demuestra con claridad la importancia de la industria del sensacionalismo a través de figuras famosas transmitiendo mensajes contradictorios, basados en problemas psiquicos no resueltos. Una delicia para las finanzas de la editorial, y del resto del elenco.
I suspect that Meghan probably contributed a bit as an additional ghostwriter. That bit about William and Kate fangirling Meghan in Suits has to be one of hers.
This reminds me of other parts of his biography where a fox and leopard became his mother, Diana. Magical thinking much? Contrived? I just find it funny and weird.
Yes please carry on with your take on this book Andrew. Lived what you have already said. 🤗🤗
I'd love more videos like this! I'd be right into hearing linguistic breakdowns of people like Harry. I have not read this..but from what you read, I don't think I could stomach it!. I have heard a few people piping up saying it's wonderfully written. ??😵
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Yeah, go ahead. Give us more!
Whatever a person might think of Philip's humour - "icy" is the furthest word I would ever think of. 🤣. Sharp perhaps, sardonic, but beneath that was a deep sense of ridiculousness that we should all hold within ourselves. While laughing.
I met him when I was a teenager at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. My friend and I were showing a donkey mare and foal. He was very friendly and approachable and made a joke about them needing webbed feet. Maybe he would turn into an ice man at times. He had things happen in his life which would harden a heart. Harry seems devoid of empathy unless it's for himself or his wife.
Yes! We want to hear more! I’m a linguist myself and am quite interested in your perspective on the writing from a linguistic slant.
You got it!
Haha “I have a literature degree .. a journalism diploma thingy”. Great video, Andrew, your analysis is spot on, and speaks to Harry’s disingenuousness. Even the best ghost writer can only do so much with a dud subject
Haha thank you Michelle !!
Never in history has so much whining been done by one person about so little!
Yes please Andrew, more analysis of the book.
It doesn't matter what he or whoever wrote, the fact is he had a verbal with his father on the day Charles was burying his father! Selfish selfish creature
Fun to see you in your element. Yes, I would like to hear more of this.
Terrific analysis, Andrew! You are the first I've heard om RUclips to say these points
Yes, please continue with the review of the book. Love this deep dive-type video...
Yay, thank you!
It's very interesting to hear from you on how the book reads, from a language perspective because it's an objective view, based on your expertise in the use of language. 👍
We in America would like to return Harry and his wife back to the UK 🇱🇷
Thanks for the book review, you are probably the only person who has actually read it 😂
Sounds like someone who waded into a bit of therapy, blames family/media for his problems and now looks upon them with distain. He would like to be part of his family again, but only if they apologise and take responsibility. How generous!!
Apparently his "therapist" is never far away. Let's face it, he doesn't want H to recover, he wants to keep him needy and paranoid.