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Bookclub for Spare

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BornBlonde · 05/01/2023 20:28

I know there are loads of threads, but thought it may be useful to set up a bookclub thread ahead of the release date fir those interested. I've ordered the audiobook as struggling to find time to read at the moment but love I can listen to an Audiobook while cooking etc

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ferntwist · 05/01/2023 22:19

Great idea!

Aspiringmatriarch · 05/01/2023 23:04

I'm in! I've preordered it today on Amazon kindle. Wasn't sure whether I was going to read it but I think I'll have to after today!

So far my impressions from the leaked bits are:

  1. The translation is doing Harry no favours so far. I'll be curious to see the original version of him and William riding in Lesotho with their capes flying out behind them etc. I imagine it's a bit less flowery.
  1. I'm shocked and quite dismayed that he's spoken about how many Taliban he killed. In context it's meant to be sombre and reflective with a splash of gung-ho patriotism I think, but this really puts a target on his back and should have been caught by the editors/publishers/someone, for his own safety. Harry clearly doesn't have a filter and this is a doozy, and frankly in very poor taste. I say that as a generally pro-Harry poster.
  1. The incident with William is quite bad IMO, I can sort of understand why people are seeing a funny side with the necklace and dog bowl, but actually it's pretty horrible. I think he did well not to respond in kind and William's response (I didn't attack you Harold/don't tell Meg) is very gaslighty.
  1. I could have very much lived without knowing how he lost his virginity. Again, no filter at all. It's also strangely exactly what you'd expect, sort of Cider with Rosie without the charm. It sounds like he regrets the way it happened. Not a lot more to say about that...
  1. I'm not surprised about the 'woo' stuff, he probably gets that from both parents and if it's helping him then that's great, but I'm not sure it is. The psychic thing just shows how vulnerable he is, he really does seem not to have recovered from the loss of his mother it all which is so sad.

Other than that I'll wait to read further context on all the Camilla and Kate stuff. I think it's safe to say his relationship with his brother has broken down irretrievably but I hope he can make peace with Charles, for both their sakes. The coronation is going to be very difficult though, whether he goes or not.

I have more thoughts but will leave it there for now.

DillDanding · 05/01/2023 23:09

Harry narrates the audio book! I’m surprised and I don’t know why.

I have just pre-ordered on Audible.

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BornBlonde · 08/01/2023 08:02

Countdown to release continues! Impossible to avoid the leaks though so I really hope there are still surprises in the content.

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scaredysquiggle · 08/01/2023 17:53

Amazon delivered mine today. I'm totally up for book club and will wait to start it

RegainingTheWill2023 · 08/01/2023 17:54

scaredysquiggle · 08/01/2023 17:53

Amazon delivered mine today. I'm totally up for book club and will wait to start it

What? You've got a copy of the book?

Iusedtobedontcall · 08/01/2023 17:55

I’m up for this too!

ShillyShallySherbet · 08/01/2023 17:56

Yes I’ll be reading it so will be good to discuss.

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BornBlonde · 08/01/2023 18:16

scaredysquiggle · 08/01/2023 17:53

Amazon delivered mine today. I'm totally up for book club and will wait to start it

I'm so jealous! Would have ordered a physical copy had I known it may be delivered early. Have you started reading it yet @scaredysquiggle?

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BornBlonde · 08/01/2023 18:17

As I would have devoured it as soon as it arrived 🤣

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 08/01/2023 18:18

Anyone know when it'll come into Libraries?

Blossomtoes · 08/01/2023 18:22

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 08/01/2023 18:18

Anyone know when it'll come into Libraries?

I wouldn’t rely on those if you want to read it any time soon. The waiting list will be as long as your arm. If you’ve got a Clubcard, it’s £8 at Tesco.

HamHand · 08/01/2023 18:23

Amazon delivered mine today too. Typically I’ve just had a week in bed being super poorly when I could have devoured it, and tomorrow is back to the grind, so I’ll have to fit it in as and when.

scaredysquiggle · 08/01/2023 18:41

BornBlonde · 08/01/2023 18:17

As I would have devoured it as soon as it arrived 🤣

No I haven't had a moment to myself to read it yet. After spending a week in bed with Covid it's so typical it arrives the day I was well enough to be up.

Here's a photo of the book awaiting my attention

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Sweetpeasaremadeforbees · 08/01/2023 18:51

Has Amazon really delivered it already?! Were they allowed to?

Leggingslife · 08/01/2023 18:54

Mine arrived today from Amazon. On chapter 3

Harrysfrostbittentodger · 08/01/2023 18:55

I managed to get a free copy of the audio version on Amazon so I shall be listening to it even though I’m not a big fan of audio books in general.

Otherwise I would have been waiting for my library reservation to become available

scaredysquiggle · 08/01/2023 18:56

Sweetpeasaremadeforbees · 08/01/2023 18:51

Has Amazon really delivered it already?! Were they allowed to?

No idea but I have had it happen in the past that a new release has arrived earlier then expected

Reggiebo · 08/01/2023 19:03

Even channel 5 news mentioned that some already had copies in the UK.. She had one in her hand.

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BornBlonde · 08/01/2023 19:52

Aww hope you feel better @scaredysquiggle

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BornBlonde · 08/01/2023 19:52

Leggingslife · 08/01/2023 18:54

Mine arrived today from Amazon. On chapter 3

@Leggingslife are you enjoying it so far?

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bakalava · 08/01/2023 19:54

Is the audio version available yet? I don't think I will bother to access it but I was just wondering.

Sweetpeasaremadeforbees · 08/01/2023 19:59

Yes has anyone actually heard H describe how he lost his virginity or how he got a frostbitten nob yet?

IceStationStallion · 08/01/2023 20:04

You can get it on a free month's trial from Amazon.

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EagerReader · 08/01/2023 20:07

I’ve just ordered it for my Kindle. Will the discussion be on this board or on the What We’re Reading board? I am concerned that if it stays on this board, the discussion will be overtaken by people who have not read it. I don’t think that would be any fun.