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Summary: Not as funny as I thought it would be...
Review: It is basically as described in its title; the diary of Bridget Jonnes, whom I thought would be much funnier. I think those who said it was hilarious gave it much more credit than it deserves. Bridget Jones is a woman in her 30s who THINKS she's funny and shows us, through what she writes in her diary, how her life developes within a year.I kept reading the book, hoping it would get more intresting, but it didn't. I actually like reading stories written as diaries, but this one did not meet my expectations. Try reading "Diary of a mad Bride", you'll see what I mean. :)
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Summary: of course we can relate, we're female's aren't we?
Review: you know what they say, the book is better than the movie. in this case, the old saying rings true. (even though i enjoyed the movie version as well...) i can only say that these pages are more entertaining and its a shame that on screen they didnt develope the funniest character -Bridget's boss at the tv studio. i laughed outloud while reading and was disappointed to see his role was overlooked in the theater. i had fun reading this book and i think you will too!
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Summary: Quintessentially British Humour at its Absolute Best!
Review: Bridget Jones's Diary is one of the funniest, most enjoyable novels that I've read. I don't often break out in audible bursts of laughter when reading, but I couldn't help doing so with this one. It is a very modern story, and it is, at least to my mind, in many ways on par with the brilliantly-directed, hilarious British comedy-drama television series Cold Feet. The story and characters are very different, of course, but it has the same flavour and feel (for lack of a better description!); suffice it to say, if you are familiar with and enjoy Cold Feet, you'll enjoy this novel. Bridget is a chain-smoking, alcohol-swilling, overly weight-conscious, man-obsessing, 30-something "singleton" with an addiction to self-help books and chocolate. She is also one of the most delightfully entertaining characters one could hope to come across. Some of the situations she gets herself into--well, they are just hilarious. But the book is more than just a comedy of errors, misunderstandings and mishaps. It is also highly insightful--both with respect to men and women (and I should imagine a lot of men would find this book enjoyable too). So far as women are concerned, however, I can't imagine anyone who could not find something to relate to in Bridget's character (whether or not one smokes, drinks, etc.). So long as one has spent at least a portion of one's life single, one will be able to relate. Indeed, it is that bond, that ability to relate that makes Bridget both so hilarious and so endearing, for ultimately it is ourselves, our own foibles, insecurities and obsessive moments that we are chuckling at. The novel covers one full year in Bridget's life, with one month per chapter. It is written in diary format, which is a wonderful way of structuring the novel as it allows for a lot of humour to come through in ways that would be impossible otherwise. Never fear, though, for the diary entries are more for the reader's benefit and enjoyment rather than being that which one would actually write, with the result that chunks of it read like a novel complete with "recollected" dialogue. Although a familiarity with Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is not necessary for the enjoyment of this novel, a familiarity with that work (particularly with the BBC/A&E dramatisation featuring Colin Firth) does enhance one's appreciation and enjoyment of this novel as it is, in fact, a very loose (and modern) parody of Pride and Prejudice (with actual reference being made to that particular dramatisation). In short, I enjoyed this novel (and its sequel Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason) immensely, and I recommend both novels extremely highly. I particulary recommend them to those who enjoy British humour at its absolute best, for the humour here is quintessentially British. It simply does not, at least in my opinion, get any better than Bridget Jones!
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Summary: What else can be said?
Review: Sure - this was a great book. Sure - it became a great movie. Buy you have to remember that it gioes beyond that - it's a classic. If you're a lover of giggle-romance novels, this is the staple of the sub-category. A must have for anyone whoe wants to laugh at that way so many of us are!
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Summary: Fun
Review: Okay, it's not the most... well, "academic" book, but it's still a lot of fun. Actually, my favourite character was not Bridget, but her mother. Such a colourful, silly, petty, STRANGE woman! For those who have seen the movie before reading the book, be forewarned... all is not the same. Both start off in a similar manner, but the end of the book is quite different (I almost wish they had filmed the book's version of the last few diary entries... that would have been a hoot!). All in all, it's a fun book, but don't read it expecting to learn anything or experience anything new and earth-shattering. It's light reading at its best.
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Summary: OK book to pass time
Review: This was enjoyable, and an ok book to pass the time, but it isnt one of those suspensful, cant-put-down books. It is very British..meaning if you are not familiar with british slang and geography, you are better off renting the movie.
Everyone has a Bridget Jones in their lives.. someone who is neurotic, insecure and compulsive. So it is easy to relate to her and you will find your self rooting for her to succeed. It has a handful of good laughs and it is written well. Personally I would rather read a book that makes you turn the pages and cant wait to see how it ends. This is not one of them.
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Summary: Funny Girl
Review: This is a funny book. Pride and Prejudice in the modern, no post-modern, era. Bridget has a ton of things to worry about. Alcohol, cigarettes, food, diets, money, her job(s), the tangled affairs of her family and friends and most of all her own love-life. This is a book for women, yeah, but it's also a great read for men. How the other half thinks and funny enough to make it entertaining. I couldn't put it down, and I've got a ton of other books to read. I loved it.
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Summary: Four and 3/4 stars
Review: Heroine: Average Bridget Jones is a wryly humorous, voyeuristic look into the life of a young thirty-something who is set upon improving herself while trying to balance her world on a set of conflicting beliefs. On the one hand she purports to be a staunchly independent "feminist", and yet she is utterly desperate for a man to call her own. In point of fact, Bridget and her other unattached cronies are all convinced that they'll die alone and will be discovered weeks later half-eaten by an Alsatian. This desperation tends to drive Bridget into relationships with some real sleazebag losers, which, while doing nothing helpful for her self-esteem, does wonders for her dieting. Add to all this the fact that Bridget has finally reached that difficult point in life where she has to be the adult in her family. She has to handle her dad's pitiful middle-of-the-night phone calls while her mum, who left home in the throes of an end-of-life crisis, plays at living a wild carefree life as a television personality with a new youngish boyfriend, all the while trying to throw Bridget at her neighbor's rich, newly-divorced barrister son. What worked for me: I totally relate to Bridget's neuroses concerning food and calorie counting, as I imagine millions of other women in the world do. I also understand her worries about fitting into the world and trying so hard to present herself as someone who "belongs" appearance and intelligence-wise. Bridget's attempts at self-improvement in those areas were funny but also terribly bittersweet. Though it sometimes seemed a bit much, the terse telegraphic writing style lent itself very well to giving the feel of reading someone else's journal. And it was certainly fun trying to decipher those cryptic entries made when Bridget'd had a few too many! Size-wise Bridget was at best on the plump side of average, but she felt as though she was much larger than that. When she managed to shed the "extra" weight, all her friends couldn't help but ask her if she was ill and where her bosom had gone to. What didn't work for me: The characters were more like "caricatures" as they were so incredibly over-the-top in many respects, and at times I found their antics and attitudes wearing. (Well, you know how the psychobabble goes . . if you don't like someone, odds are it's because she reminds you of yourself. I am fervently hoping that this isn't actually true!) Overall: A fun, fast read for those who want to have a few laughs and feel better about their own lot in life. After all, things could be worse. You could be Bridget!
Warning: coarse language and sexual references abound, and if you abhor calorie obsessions, then skip over the headers to each entry in this book. If you liked "Bridget Jones's Diary" you might also enjoy "Jemima J." and "Having It and Eating It".
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Summary: Time Spent Re-Reading Bridget Jones, 5 hours (v.v.g)
Review: "Bridget Jones's Diary" is laugh-out loud funny. I resisted reading it for years because I hate all things "Ally McBeal"/women's self-help-like and that's what I feared it was. But it's incredibly funny, warm, smart and real. I also recommend the follow-up and Helen Fielding's first book "Cause Celeb." Not to mention that earlier work "Pride & Prejudice." Mark Darcy/Mr. Darcy...Ding-Dong.
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Summary: Bridget Jones
Review: This book is brilliant! Hilarious story of Bridget Jones. This story had me laughing out loud (sometimes to my embarassment) whenever and wherever I was reading it. Helen Fielding is a great author and I recommend this novel to anyone of the following : those who enjoyed the movie, those who enjoyed Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, those who like to laugh, and any women. Certainly the funniest book I've ever read. There is a little bit of Bridget Jones in every women. Don't believe me? Read it yourself and you won't be disappointed.
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