“I liked how the book showed both the good and bad... I didn't really learn anything new, but I still found her life and relationships very interesting.” Goodreads · 3 years ago

: Some readers describe it as a "hagiography" or a "love letter," suggesting it may appeal more to dedicated royalists than those seeking critical academic analysis. Reader Perspectives

: Critics from the New York Times and Book Marks argue the book feels "rushed" and largely relies on already public information, acting more as a "serviceable primer" than a definitive biography.

“It feels rushed and undernourished... less Disney, more Brothers Grimm... [it's] a dash through the existing literature.” The New York Times · 3 years ago Available Formats

: Reviewers at Star Tribune note that while Morton's prose can be "clunky" or full of clichés, he excels at providing an "inside look" through anecdotes from her youth to modern family crises.

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