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Summary: The funniest book of the year
Review: I eagerly awaited the sequel to Bridget Jones Diary and it did not disappoint. Warning: Do not read this book on the bus. I did and the book was so funny, I had to bite my lip as I shook with laughter so the other passengers on the bus would not think I was some 'talk to myself' mental patient. Once again Bridget and her friends analyze all relationships through a myriad of self-help dating books which provide conflicting advice. (I'm glad I got married 29 years ago before it became necassary to analyze all actions of the opposite sex to determine what they really meant.) Bridget compulsively sets daily goals and resolutions and then does whatever she wants. This is the funniest book I've read since Bryson's A Walk in the Woods, which I also recommend. This book has universal appeal-my wife, daughter, son, and daughter -in-law all read Bridget Jones Diary and enjoyed it as I'm sure they will enjoy this book.
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Summary: V Good Book.....Hurrah for Bridge.
Review: I have been waiting for this sequel with bated breath. And, it didn't disappoint. I read it in one evening and was so sad when I was all done. Her charm and personality are such a breath of fresh are. Her "singleton" ways are funny, adventurous and make you dream for the days when you could live a life like hers. And, in many ways...she's just like all single gals out there. You root and pray for her....you're even tempted to skip to the end and see if she and her "Mr. Darcy" make it a happily ever after ending. this book doesn't let you down.
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Summary: A HOOT!
Review: I was lucky enough to have picked up and read this book when I was in London in January before it came out in the U.S. I was v. glad I did because the reviews here in the media haven't been all that favorable. *Ignore them.* The book is a hoot, you will embarrass yourself by laughing out loud, and it's a quick read. Yeah, it drags in parts and the Thailand thing is a bit of an eye-roller, but it's what you expect- hey, the ending of the original was a bit "out there." If you liked the original this is a *must*read*.
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Summary: What fun!
Review: Pashminas, cell phones in dustbins, a hysterical interview with (sigh) Colin Firth, bridesmaid gowns, a Thai prison, and a home renovation project from hell. Who else but Bridget Jones could combine these all together so well? Read this in what seemed like ten seconds flat, but have enjoyed remembering it over and over. I found it even more fun (and on-target) than the original. yes, bridget is a little more stupid in this one (even I could foresee what was going on with Mark Darcy), but Helen Fielding is wickedly clever. Especially loved the continuing nods to Jane Austen (Persuasion, this time). Yay!
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Summary: Worth the read if you "are Bridget"
Review: I, like millons of other single women, found myself saying "Bridget is me," and because of that I bought the UK version and had it shipped to me in Boston ... I doubt that anyone is surprised to hear that it isn't as good as the first one. However it is good. Had Ms. Fielden's first book never been published, we would all be talking about how good this one is! My advice, buy it, fall in love with Bridget, Mark Darcy, Shazzar, Jude and Tom all over again; but don't judge it against the first book, rather, enjoy it for what it is - A good read!
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Summary: More, please...
Review: Although am ashamedly Smug Married, manage to relate entirely to Bridget's neuroses and foibles to point of neglecting own children and husband in favour of hurriedly gulping down most entertaining read since last Bridget Jones book. Wonder if Ms. Fielding considering further additions to series, as cannot fathom going on without MORE BRIDGET! Disagree with previous reviewer that Thailand escapades were slow point in book, as thought were rather hilarious and cannot imagine non-Disney trip for self at this point in life. Highly,highly recommend for those who think laughing out loud while reading is high point in day and something that does not happen often enough! (Also wondering if will continue speaking and writing without pronouns and proper nouns as does Bridget.) Fantastic, fantastic and fun.
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Summary: Another Gem
Review: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is another gem of a book from Helen Fielding. Fans of the orginal will not be disappointed. In fact, as much as I enjoyed the original, I think I liked The Edge of Reason better. I found the character of Bridget a little more developed and her insights rang more true. And, of course, her wit and insecurities kept me interested and laughing. (Bridget Jones' fresh perspective reminded me of the female characters in Fried Calamari, and The Girls Guide to Hunting and Fishing -- two other books I would recommend.) All in all Bridget Jones is one of the best characters in literature today. I highly recommend this book to both readers of the original and those discovering Bridget Jones for the first time.
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Summary: The Unthinkable...
Review: Helen Fielding actually bested her original. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is immensely funny and digs deeper into the psychosis-hell that is Bridget. You'll laugh, you'll laugh, and you'll just laugh some more -- and come on, how often have you laughed outloud reading a book? It's like a witty and original Ally McBeal gone British, definitely a must-have for anyone and everyone and all of the billions worldwide who loved Bridget two years ago, will love her and her even more insane (and oddly realistic and connectable) friends two years later.
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Summary: What fun!
Review: Although "The Edge of Reason" isn't quite up to the first Bridget Jones, it's still hilariously funny. This book uncovers all those ridiculous thoughts you have when you are by yourself. Read it, and laugh.
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Summary: Lost In Thailand
Review: I'm prepared to concede that bad things happen to good people .....like wrongful imprisonment for drug trafficking .......but not to me and not to Bridget. What was all that about, eh?Kudos to the public library system for furnishing me with the UK edition so that I could read both versions. The substitution of a few US cultural references makes a bit of a difference. Pounds instead of stones in the daily weight obsession? Are we all familiar with Jeremy Paxman and Minstrels? What a good read though. Just as many belly laughs as the first and even more insightful. Yep. Good enough to put me on Amazon's waiting list for 'Cause Celeb'......the library would not oblige!
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