I received an ARC of, William at 40, by Robert Johnson. I really was looking forward to this book but its a dud. The book does not paint Princess Diana in the best light. Also, it just seemed to have cobbled together stories.

Wonderful behind the scenes look at William how his personality makes those close to him at ease. From his mother and her first steps in royal life he takes his down to earth attitude. He’s known his life is mapped out since birth but try’s to put his own mark on it. This is a book well worth picking up if you wish to know more of the story not just the little excerpts in newspapers.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't read any novels about the Royal family and I found that Robert Jobson's novel does a good job highlighting what has happened with the family over the last 40 years.

Even though this was a novel about William, the stories of Charles and Diana and Harry and Meghan did take up a chunk of the book. I liked how the novel includes recent events including the aftermath of the Oprah interview.

The novel read to me more of a summary and unbiased recount of William's life so far. I don't think that this novel had any new information that royal watchers will go crazy for.

Thank you to Netgallery and Ad Lib Publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

William at 40 is Royal gossip galore. Robert Jonson has done for the children of Charles and Diana and their spouses what Kitty Kelly did for the family members of Elizabeth and Philip some 30 years before. Readers get a rehash of the disaster that was right up to the disaster that currently is…the Sussexes…in case anyone reading this has been living under a rock! The true heroine in this story is Catherine Middleton, unflappable, grounded and a consort who never disappoints. If you are any kind of Royal watcher you should enjoy the good, bad and ugly tidbits within, and hope that William’s coronation comes sooner rather than later. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Highly recommend.

I found William at 40 difficult to get into. It is advertised as a biography of Prince William as he turns 40 but large swathes of the book go into great detail about almost anyone EXCEPT William himself!!! For instance the first 25% off the book was about Charles and Diana with William seemingly mentioned as an after thought here and there!

I did like how there was no blaming or favouritism shown about Diana, Charles or later Harry and Megan.

It was interesting to hear about events we all remember from a different perspective.

Overall, although not quite what I expected, this is worth a read for any royal follower.

This is a welcoming look at Prince William’s life; however, I found it a regurgitation of previously reported content.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

A detailed and open view of William,our future king as he approaches his 40th birthday,it was informative,non boring and non judgemental re his parents and gave a great insight ,really enjoyable read that made me feel I now know a lot more about him,his loves and what makes him tick

I devoured this interesting and well-written look at William's life. There were so many great little snippets that I didn't know: their engagement details on Kenya, Thunderstruck by AcDc, and the dance from Grease that William.and Kate did at their reception. What a fascinating look at a future King!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this early. While there wasn’t a lot of new information in this book, I thought it was a nice review of William’s life so far. I also loved that it was neutral to both Diana and Charles something that I have had a difficult time finding in a book. I recommend this read.