Bridget Jones's Diary : A Novel

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Summary: Boring Jones's Diary:Just be yourself and not as silly as BJ
Review: I was very excited to read this book as I heard rave reviews from everyone about it. I'm 28, Spanish, engaged and I don't smoke nor drink much and I'm Kate Moss' size so I guess I don't have much in common with Bridget Jones (and apparently not with many other readers either) but I didn't laugh -not once- through the book which I found pathetic. Certainly, B.J. is not a role model for 30 something single women. My single friends do not relate to this character at all, thanks god for that! and surely their lives (and mine too) are much more interesting and funnier. So do not rush to your nearest bookstore to buy it because it's a waste of time... and money. Read "The Diaries of Adrian Mole" or "The Catcher in the Rye" instead and count on a good laugh out loud. : - )

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Summary: BRAVO BRIDGET!
Review: Having recently read this book, I must say I can't wait for the film to appear! I hope Ms. Fielding gets to write the script herself. An Oscar should be set aside for her.

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Summary: Feeling down? dysfunctional? Refer to Bridget!
Review: Bridget Jones is a product of the post-feminist '90s, a single woman seeking happiness and fulfilment in the form of that elusive decent job, boyfriend, and 'inner poise'. Where this book really stands out is in the way it portrays the undermining lack of confidence that affects so many women of all ages. It's also a tonic: Bridget nurtures the same preoccupations and insecurities as all of us, and blunders through life in a way that makes you feel positively good about yourself. At once the reader can relate to and sympathize with this character and her foibles, and yet be reassured that they will never gaff in quite the same manner. I don't believe this novel is superficial; rather, it's a humorous - and sometimes in-depth - look at one side of life from the perspective of a thirty something singleton.

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Summary: We've all been here! It's our story.
Review: Laugh out loud at each turn of the page! I feel like I'm not alone in the world with nutty thoughts and insecurities after reading this book. I've passed it on to some friends, all of whom feel the same. Helen Fielding makes Bridget so real, because she's telling how we've all felt at one time or too many! Hopefully she'll carry on with a follow-up.

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Summary: I'VE NEVER LAUGHED SO MUCH !!
Review: Bridget Jones' is one very funny character...and she is very true to life. I am married now, but when I was single, I had a life very similar to hers. This book is just pure entertainment. If you are looking for a meaningful literary experience go elsewhere - this is just a hilirious read - it was quick and easy and i would recommend it to any woman who has an annoying mother, or ever had any bad luck with men!!

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Summary: The funniest thing that came from UK this year...
Review: I loved that book... I don't know about the rest of you, but I could relate to some of Bridget characteristics.The story is funny, some situations are pure fiction, but as a whole, the book is amusing at its best. It is highly recommendable for pure amusement - not a lot of thinking, but some of its appeal is lost if your are not British (which is my case) . Anyway - I loved and if you like to laugh, buy it now!

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Summary: Funny, but familiar
Review: The book was a good read: funny, well written. It was obvious, that the writer knew her material, even though she denied it right in the beginning of the book. But, has everybody forgotten a equally funny "Sheila Levin is dead and living in NewYork"? I am not talking about Bridget being a New Generation's European, more sophisticated Sheila: there are a lot of referrals, like the sex instead of eating, in Bridget that I read in "Sheila..." 15 years ago.

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Summary: amusing
Review: This book is great for holiday reading.Once you started you can't stop.Bridget's story is really close to our own experierences with chocolate and cigarettes. Funny and amusing!!!

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Summary: Hysterical, I couldn't put it down.
Review: From the moment I opened the book I was amazed at the striking resemblance between Bridget Jones and myself. The book is perfect for single women, depressed women, or anyone looking for a common ground. Bridget Jones's Diary is revealing, honest, and incredibly funny.

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Summary: V.G. book
Review: Bridget's look at life is refreshingly funny. You will fall on the ground with laughter from start to finish. This book has many bright points but especially funny is Bridget's mother. The only down parts are that a few of the plot twists are predictable. Even so this is a great read.