Rating: Summary: With Bridget there is no reason Review: Bridget comes back with a bang and plenty of fears. All her books say she should act one way. Her friends say she should act another and Mark Darcy doesn't seem to understand her at all. what is London's favorite singleton to do. Why can't things be simple. For anyone who thinks too much this book is for you.Bridget is a character that is real and lovable. A v.good book and although I want bridge to be happy I hope another book is in the works
Rating: Summary: Simply fabulous... Review: Helen Fielding has done it again. I didn't think she could top the first book, but she has done it with style. Th edge of reason is compulsively, readable and good for the Singleton soul. After reading it three times, I come home after a rough day with my psychotic bosses and clients and read a few pages, it always rouses me out of despair. If Bridget can find humour in her life and work, which sound like pure torture compared to mine, so can I. Bring on the next one Helen!
Rating: Summary: a good laugh Review: Wow! I absolutley loved this book. It picked up right where the last one left off and didn't for one minute disappoint. Bridget finds herself in even more comprimising and hilarious situations. I literally laughed out loud from beggining to end. Bridget is such a real single woman with insecurities. Any woman who reads this book will relate to her. I enjoyed Bridgets mom and dad they were quite hilarious, awful, and loving all at the same time. I guarentee you will love Bridget Jones: the edge of reason as much as I did. It will keep you in stitches
Rating: Summary: Even Better than BJD!!!! Review: Was v.worried that I wouldn't enjoy this sequel as much as the divine 'Diary' but am happy to say that I loved it just as much as the (very original) original, and I can't wait to see the film. Hated dreadful Rebecca and loved Bridget to bits. D'arcy and Bridget's mom as adorable as ever. but when is the next Bridget book coming out? When when when WHEN????? Ple-e-e-e-ease hurry up Ms Fielding. Until then I recommend to other impatient BJ fans 'RAPLH'S PARTY' by Lisa Jewell (excellent), RACHEL'S HOLIDAY by Marian Keyes (ditto) and 'THE TRIALS OF TIFFANY TROTT' by Isabel Wolfe - another hysterical read about being a singleton.
Rating: Summary: Delightful Review: The life of Bridget Jones is enchanting. i read it on the plane and kept getting weird looks from the other passengers when I burst out laughing. It's a riot. I'd reccomend it to anyone who needed or wanted a good laugh.
Rating: Summary: hilarious update on Persuassion Review: Helen Feilding took Persuassion added Bridget and produced a compleatly entertaining novel. If you think this book is only for single 30 somethings like bridget your wrong. I'm 16 and I love bridget! In fact i recomend Briget Jones's Diary (the book and the Movie) in addition to this book.
Rating: Summary: A fine continuation of the life and times of Bridget Jones Review: I just finished this book today and found it thoroughly enjoyable and a page-turner. I lost several nights of sleep, unable to put the book down -- just reading and laughing at Bridget's many antics. In some ways, I found it funnier than the first book and I originally had my doubts. I thought I even detected a hint of Jane Austen's Persuasion in some of the scenes. Helen Fielding's fans will NOT be disappointed.
Rating: Summary: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Annoying Review: As soon as I finished reading "Bridget Jones' Diary" I ran out and bought "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason." I couldn't wait to see if it was as good as the first book. Although "The Edge of Reason" redeemed itself in the end, I have to say that I was actually disappointed--or rather, annoyed--by much of this sequel. In "Bridget Jones' Diary," Bridget's ditziness was endearing, but this time around I found myself thinking, "Come on, Bridget, you're a grown woman--how can you be THAT stupid?" at least every other page. She just came across as embarrassingly incompetent during the first two-thirds of the book. The interview with Colin Firth, who I adore every bit as much as Bridget does, made me cringe, not laugh. Another irritation--and I admit, this is a petty one--the constant use of the exclamation "Gaaaah!" really got on my nerves. The first one or two uses were cute, but after that it made me feel that someone was sneaking up on Bridget and scaring her from behind during almost every diary entry. It was distracting. Third (and last) complaint: The story was long and meandering, with way too many tangents. Bridget's flat, her mother's Kenyan "souvenir," Mark and Rebecca, the election, Uncle Geoffrey, Colin Firth, the trip to Thailand--too much going on! Halfway through the book, I considered not bothering to finish it. That said, I did finish it, and I'm glad I did--I enjoyed the last third of this book so much that it almost redeemed the rest of it for me. I loved the parts where Bridget and Mark were together--they're a great couple, and I wish more of the book had been specifically about their relationship. Bridget's stint in jail, while maybe a bit far-fetched, had me laughing out loud, and I LOVED it when Rebecca finally got exactly what she deserved. Bridget struck a blow for average girls everywhere with that victory! It was good to see Bridget grow up a little and gain some confidence at last. Helen Fielding is a very funny writer; she's captured the self-centered Singleton life to a T. I hope she plans to write another Bridget novel--maybe Bridget and her friends can become Smug Marrieds themselves (just, please, no more celebrity interviews!). All in all, I recommend the book for Bridget fans, if only to see what happened after the first book ended.
Rating: Summary: good follow-up to the first one Review: Quite a few laughs in this one. Bridget gets herself into some hilarious situations as usual. Mark Darcy doesn't make an appearance as often as I would have liked, but despite wondering if it was all going to turn out well in the end, I was pleased to discover that it did.
Rating: Summary: Fan of the first movie, fan of this second book Review: I did not read the original Bridget Jones book, though I did see the movie and loved it, so I was very excited to see this sequel in my local lending library, and it satisfied from beginning to end. I am not much of a reader, but I found this book to be a very easy read, entertaining, and so v. funny. Perhaps not "great literature", but a v. fun read. The only bit that threw me was the introduction of Colin Firth into Bridget's world, as while I was reading I imagined Colin Firth(the actor that portrayed Mark Darcy in the original film) as the Mark Darcy character... well shouldn't complain about a double dose of Colin Firth, ay ladies? Hmmmm... <Achem!> Anyway, as I was saying. "Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason" is worth a read for Bridget (and Colin Firth ;P) fans.
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