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Summary: A Worthy Sequel
Review: As an enthusiastic fan of "Bridget Jones' Diary, I waited with bated breath for this sequel. I wasn't disappointed, even though I have to rate "the Edge of Reason" slightly below "Diary". (I can't think of ANY sequel that has eclipsed or even equalled the original.) As it happened, I'd just finished a re-visiting of Jane Austen's "Persuasion" when I got hold of this book, and I must say that that added to my amusement and enjoyment!
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Summary: v.g.
Review: The recording of Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason was fantastic. I laughed so hard I was practically crying. My life demands that I spend lots of time in my car. The book on tape was a terrific way to enjoy commuting. My favorite character is Bridget's boss. The audio does a terrific portrayal of the characters. I thoroughly recommend this sequel to anyone who can really laugh at themselves!
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Summary: Hilliarious
Review: This book made me laugh out loud. It was so wonderfully written and true to almost everyone. The way Bridget saw the world is just hysterical. No matter what awful disaster happened, she found a way for it to be funny, whether it be a gigantic hole in her wall, 2 weeks in a Thai jail, or having someone after her. I just thought the entire book was totally funny, and better than the first one. I wonder if there will be a third diary? There is a little of Bridget in every one of us which is why I think so many people can relate to this. Anyway, definitely two thumbs up and an eager wait for the next one!
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Summary: Always something with Bridget!
Review: I read Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding because it was chosen by our book club. I found her neurotic, insecure, unstable, but absolutely hilarious! Her bar scenes with the girls (Shazzar and Jude) really hit home with my girlfriends! I went to a book signing, and had a chance to meet Helen Fielding, who was "truly fabulous!" I started reading the sequel 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason' and COULD NOT put the book down. Bridget definitely outdoes herself in this one, especially on their visit to Thailand -- unbelievable! This is such a joy to read and a v.g. book to just cuddle up under the covers with a glass of wine and enjoy! I do recommend that you read Bridget Jones's Diary first, before The Edge of Reason, so you can get the full effect of the characters especially Bridget's mother -- what a ditz!
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Summary: Better than v. good
Review: The only bad part was when I finished. Was so sad was ready to start again from beginning! Can't wait for another sequel?
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Summary: If you loved the first book...you will love this!
Review: It is great and anyone who is a Bridget fan will just love it! The only problem was the ending, because it was very open ended. Hopefully, that means Fielding is going to write more about the life of the the famouse singleton.
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Summary: not worth it
Review: After reading and loving the first book, there was much excitment to read Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. However, it was a big dissapointment. It is not funny, or even entertaining. I give it 2 stars only for the last pages, of Bridget's christmas cards (which were hillarious). However, I don't think the joke is worth a whole book.
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Summary: more misadventures -- literally and figuratively
Review: I've always thought the first few months of a relationship was more exciting than the event of getting together. For that reason, I enjoyed this sequel more than the original. Nestled in between all the twists of fate was the very human ambivalence, anticipation and hope that accompany any new relationship, which makes the novel truly poignant at times.
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Summary: A lousy love story
Review: Helen Fielding did a good job when she wrote "the diary" but she shouldn't have written The Edge of Reason. Chasing a man and being jealous of other women is a lame plot and the book adds nothing to the first one. I was disappointed.
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Summary: Mmmm, altogether yummy
Review: I notice all reviewers communicating in terse "Bridget style". Very amusing.I loved this book. Laughed out loud several times, most disturbingly in middle of night when husband attempting to sleep. What a delightful, farcical story. Helen Fielding is so very talented; a really wonderful writer. Don't let the sheer enjoyment and accessibility of this and her other books fool you. I particularly loved, loved, loved the send up of all the self-help books. Really adorable. In HOW TO LIVE 'TIL 100, fairly sure "lots of laughter" is in the top 10. But not in the middle of the night. More, more, more Ms. Fielding. My health depends on it.
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