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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My guess is that the book readers are self selecting H&M sympathizers anyway.

I can imagine is a difficult read and not worth the time if you don't respect or like the guy.

Overall I would say the book has done damage to his reputation because most people are only going to get the sensational/cringey excerpts and blurbs and not any nuance or context. [/quote]

Why? It’s just as likely that early readers might be vehemently NOT sympathetic— and are scavenging for data to support their own preconceived notions.  The book is selling very well, and extremely well for a memoir, and is likely to include readers with varying levels of familiarity with Prince Harry and his history.  I’d bet that quite a few readers are — as Harry has said — people who thought fondly of Diana, and are curious to know how her kid turned out.
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DP.  I am sure that across all readership, motivations vary.  But the very small sample size we have here tends to reflect that the anti-Harry folks have not read the book. [/quote]

I’ve been pretty neutral to disinterested about the Royals, but was intrigued by the opportunity to hear directly from one rather than via twisted stories in the press. I didn’t really believe or pay too much attention to what the tabloids got upset about. I thought it was fascinating to hear Harry’s view on what was going on behind the scenes. I’m also now MUCH more sympathetic to him than I was in the past. There are still some parts that raise an eyebrow though. For example [b]it’s clear throughout the book that at this point Harry has considerably self awareness and also intelligence about his situation[/b]. So bearing all that in mind, [b]why did he drop trou in Vegas?!!! The Nazi uniform was obviously also inexplicable, but he was very young at that point and explains that he simply wasn’t thinking. Vegas was only ten years ago and yet he thought it ok to get naked in front of some casino staff?!! Just doesn’t make sense[/b]. On the other hand at least he’s not blaming anyone else for his dumb shit.[/quote]

Keep in mind that the writer is an excellent writer.  Harry is not.  And if his actions make him seem like a doink, it's probably because he is actually a doink. [/quote]

Hm. I’ve watched his interviews and he comes across as insightful and reflective and intelligent in person too.[/quote]

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