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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: ~ I WAS SORRY TO SEE MY FRIENDS GO! ~
Review: I loved this book as much as the first one. I felt like these were friends of mine. I cannot ever remember laughing as much with a book as I did with the Bridget Jones books. It you are in the mood for a light-hearted, silly read, this is the one for you. I recommended this book to many of my girlfriends and their husbands read them as well, probably enjoying them more. They're not just for women, although many women, such as I, can relate completely. I hope you enjoy them.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A good sequel.....
Review: I loved the first book, and I wasn't disappointed when I read this one. The version I read is the one from England, and I understand it's a little different...Bridget's adventures always leave me laughing until my stomach hurts. This book won't let you down!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Can't Wait For the Next Bridget Installment
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as well as Bridget Jones's Diary. All women can relate to the things that Bridget records in her diary about weight, men, finances, emotions, etc... Ms. Fielding draws you into Bridget's life so that you actually begin to care about her character and feel joys and the disappointments that Bridget feels. I found the book charming, heartwarming and delightful.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A fun summer read!
Review: What starts out as a voyeuristic glimpse at an addictive personality that makes the reader feel so superior and in control, actually turns into a disaster-ridden route to maturity with actual character development.

One caution-if you don't know that silk cuts are cigarettes or what snogging is, you'd be wise to be armed with a British English-American English dictionary. Otherwise you'll stumble around in amusement looking for clues to the meaning of quirky British-isms like I did.

"The Edge" is fun escapist reading.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: V.G.
Review: This was definitely better than the first! Sure, good ol' Bridget is still ranting on and on about Mr. Darcy calling, but that was half the fun for me. I enjoy the tallies she keeps before each entry (cigarettes, alcohol units, number of Mark Darcy fantasies . . .), and I'm glad Ms. Fielding kept that up, even if she did cut back a bit in this novel.

I liked the 'hole in the wall' story line; it kept me rolling, as did her, uh, adventures in Thailand, and especially her mother.

Now, why should you buy this book? Was it a great work of literature? Did it inspire me to great feats? Was it the best book I've ever read? Nope, to all of the above. But it was a heck of a lot better than a lot of things lately, and if you like Helen Fieldings unique "Bridget-Prose", then you'll love the edge of reason.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Wonderful
Review: This sequal was just as wonderful as the first Bridget Jones novel. Although, I did have an idea of what would happen in the end, it was still very entertaining and funny. I recommend this book to anyone who needs a good laugh!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: (V.G.!)
Review: Like many people, I became intrigued with Bridget Jones after seeing the movie, and, naturally, was curious to see how well the book had been adapted to the big screen. Of course, I pulled a very Bridget-like move: I went and bought the wrong book. In retrospect, however, I'm glad I did.

The Edge of Reason picks up right where the movie (and hopefully the book!) ends, so I was able to get into it pretty easily. In fact, I couldn't put it down. I took the book everywhere I went for two whole days! It's rare when a book captures and HOLDS your attention from beginning to end, so I especially recommend this book for those who are trying to get back into reading.

While some aspects of the plot did seem a little too zany to be believable, I think that most women can identify with Bridget Jones and many of the situations she ends up in. Not only does the character help us laugh at our own faux pas, but it also reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles, that there are other women out there who are dealing with the very same issues and insecurities.

I look forward to the next installment.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Flat Characters and Depressing Storyline
Review: What I loved about the first one was that it was simple and "real." The situations were hilarious and the hilarity was subtle and exquisite. The first book was also very chipper - even though she had some bad times, you knew she would be "ok" at the end.

This one began slowly and got more and more depressing as it continued. I was very disapointed in the portrayal of Mark Darcy who is "meek" and "didn't know he was being hit on" etc. He plays the "poor man who was seduced by a woman and had no choice in the matter" inanely.

Bridget is a strong char - and to make a weak mate for her is as unreal as her getting arrested in Thailand- *ugh*.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Funnier than the First One
Review: This book is the funniest of Bridget's tales. You will follow Bridget from London to a drug prison in Thailand and back again. It is the continuation of her newly found relationship with the thrilling Mark Darcy, the next step between Vile Richard and Jude, and more of her parents' marital nightmares involving rehab centers and strange men from Africa. I laughed out loud which is something I rarely do when reading. It is again in journal form and will have you rolling on the floor reading her thoughts. And when you're finished, you won't be able to wait for a third dose of Bridget's humor. From an interview with Colin Firth to nightmare birthday party for three year olds, Bridget is the greatest imperfect heroine.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Terrific!
Review: Great to catch up with Bridget, Daniel, Shazzer, Mark Darcy and ... Colin Firth! (Which, in and of itself, is hilarious after seeing the film "Bridget Jones's Diary" where Colin Firth plays Mark Darcy!!) I can't wait for the next one!


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