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Summary: You have to get this
Review: Even funnier than the first one. Helen is a very successful writer. I love her work. Hope she'd write more of Bridget Jones.
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Summary: Good, but not as good as the first
Review: This book is good, but I didn't like it as much as the original. This one seemed to drag on a little long, but it was still enjoyable to read.
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Summary: Great sequel
Review: I liked the first Bridget Jones book, LOVED the movie with Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth, and tremendously enjoyed this sequel. As much as Ms. Fielding probably tried to separate Mark Darcy and Colin Firth by actually having Bridget interview Colin Firth in this book, I couldn't help but see Mark Darcy as being Colin Firth. If they ever make a movie of this book, I hope that they cast the same people in the Bridget/Mark Darcy roles.
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Summary: Too funny for words
Review: This book is even funnier than the first "diary"... I honestly had to put the book down, finish laughing (took several minutes at times), wipe my eyes and start again REPEATEDLY while reading this book. I couldnt have loved it more.
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Summary: Soul Sister!
Review: I didn't think I could love Bridget anymore than I already do, but this book proved me wrong. Bridget is so awesome! Awesome because she's just like me, just like a normal modern girl trying to make it in this world by having career, family, friends, and love. For anyone who's been in love and had that relationship end because of miscommunication or by the machinations of some hideous, devious female dog, then you can appreciate this book. With advice coming from well-meaning friends who are just as vulnerable and really have no clue as to what the dating rules are because there really aren't any rules, then you'll understand this book so much. At every page I kept nodding my head in agreement with what Bridget was thinking. I could go on and on and gush about this book, but I have no doubt that whosoever reads this book will be left wanting more and more of Bridget. She's so real it's like someone's read my mind. Weight gain/loss, financial woes, crazy friends/family, longing for love, determination not to drink so bloody much (but then there's always something to celebrate or someone to cheer up or some sorrow to drown), it's all there. Thoroughly enjoyed it and I hope Ms. Fielding will write a Part III involving wedding plans, babies (can you imagine Bridget in labour?!), and how Bridget will balance her loyalties to the woes of Singletons and every Singleton's desire to be happily married with a brainy, sexy, sweetheart of a man. Love this book!!!
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Summary: Better than the 1st
Review: OK, I read Bridget Jones's Diary and about a year and a half later read The Edge of Reason. I like the latter alot more. For many different reasons. You get the feeling that you know her personally, if not someone like her. In the 1st book, I didn't care for her too much. In the 2nd book, she was like my best friend. She takes on more responsibility, she's fearless and determined. It seems if she came out of her shell in the 2nd book. Bridget begins to evolve and take chances. She still has to deal with her overbearing mother, passive father, and dreams up fantasies about men. In the end that what make bridget, bridget. Although it took me about 1 year to read, because I kept putting it off, it was well worth it in the end.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Only bought this because the hardcover was on clearance at the local bookstore for like $ and I am addicted to bargains. I am sooo glad I did! It was a great book. Enough said. Buy it and enjoy it.
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Summary: A sequal that really works
Review: Absolutely loved this one. This is the sequal to Bridget Jones Diary... See what happens to Bridget after she gets together with Mr. Darcy also see what happens when she1- Interviews Colin Firth
2 - Goes on Vacation to Thailand I laughed the way through this one also. She is so much like a real person and has the things happen to her that many people do (the insecurities and the Self Help Books). If you want a light hearted read and want to laugh this is the one for you.
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Summary: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Review: Helen Fielding's latest offering, "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," picks up from where it's predecessor, "Bridget Jones's Diary" left off. We are instantly plunged into the normality of a committed relationship, as Bridget and Mark ebulliently commence their lives together. While you may speculate the turbulence of Bridget's life to be over, now she is curling up beside the man of her dreams, let me say that there are few cliché's Helen Fielding subscribes to and this situation promises to be no exception. It doesn't take long for the preposterousness that is her life to resurface and we then return to that fantastic and unpredictable roller coaster ride, that has become synonymous with Bridget Jones's life. Although being in a committed relationship for a month, Bridget soon senses her relationship to be in jeopardy with the arrival of a leggy, exquisite looking stick insect, by the name of Rebecca. A long time arch enemy, who happens to coincidentally appear in all the wrong places In true Bridget style her insecurities begin to flourish and the incident with the Filipino boy in Mark's bed, doesn't exactly alleviate the stresses in her life. Not to mention the fact that her mother is up to her normal tricks and looking to once again dump her father for a few weeks while she experiences Kenya with Una. Her old friends of course return to give her the much needed advice that she could honestly do without and her self help books are of course again in close proximity. Neurotic Bridget's life quickly becomes the formulaic chain of disasters readers previously have come to relish. It is at this point you don't believe that Bridget's life could possibly get any worse. That is until her first freelance interview in Italy with Colin Firth, which in essence can be described any way but successful. And what about that large hole in her apartment wall where it looks like a bomb has hit. Not to mention the death threat made on her life and where is that weird smell in her apartment emanating from? Helen Fielding has once again delivered a novel that I could easily exemplify as literary, romantic comedy perfection, by challenging the genre. Something which seems to be synonymous with the author's name. A tradition which started in the mid 1990's with her lesser known offering, Cause Celeb. Another comedy which also alters the perimeters of the genre, by basing it's lead heroine Rosie Richardson in Africa running a relief camp, after breaking up with her celebrity boyfriend. This story line also proves to be anything but by the book. However, Bridget readers will relish in this latest installment which has more sharp turns in its content than ever thought imaginable. I would have to say that if possible this book promises to be an even better read than its original counterpart. The story line is far more dramatic and comical and Bridget manages to entangle herself in a great deal more trouble than she did in the first. Especially when reflecting on her time in Thailand, where Bridget's life takes a highly unpredictable, yet surprisingly comedic, turn for the worst. And will the handsome Mr Darcy once again prevail to be her night in shinning armor or will it be Danielle Cleaver's turn ? You'll just have to read it to find out.
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Summary: THE REVIEW IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW TOO MUCH
Review: I absolutely love Bridget Jones and THE EDGE OF REASON was even better, even funnier than BRIDGET JONES' DIARY. By the way, DIARY the book is different than the movie version. Anyway, I simply could not put the book down as I became so involved in our heroine. And no, this is not just another DIARY. I will not give away all the juice and substance to the plot, as you already have too many other people who would rather you know it ALL before you read it, but trust me, I have not found a more fun and enjoyable book. Life, heartbreak, jobs, love, friends, family, and the true insanity of it all. . .
EDGE OF REASON would make an even better movie than DIARY. I truly can't say enough about how great this book is! You'll have to find out yourself.
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