Bridget Jones's Diary

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Summary: A real page turner!
Review: Although I don't read many books, I was captivated by this one. From the first page I was laughing, and as I read more I laughed harder. Some might say that this is a woman's type of book, but I know men, which have read this and found it very funny, and true to life. The events which occur are unpredicted but still funny. This is a really good book and the 2nd book in the series is just as funny. This book is a prime example of Helen Fielding's best work as a brilliant author. On the whole I'd give this book 5 stars due to it's realistic and humorous take on life.

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Summary: A fun, anytime read.
Review: Upon picking up this book, I was amazed at the bluntness of Bridget Jones' thoughts and expressions! The girl doesn't mix and match her words! I love the style it's written in,a dairy format always gives a novel a personal feel. If you're looking for a fun, straight-up read, this book satisfies without being deeply profound. (Thank God, we have way to many of those on the bookshelves, so much for a 'profound' novelty!)

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Summary: Lost in Self-Observation
Review: Bridget Jones's Diary, by Helen Fielding, Lost in Self-Observation

Well, it's funny at times.

Bridget is a self observing single thirty something. If she wouldn't be self observing, we would have no diary of course, but this degree of self observation is sick. I think it comes from a lack of interests. Indeed Bridget shows no sign at all of an interest in anything but her own situation. It looks to me that that is exactly the reason for her situation.

Once I found out that the diary starts every day with the amount of cigarettes and units of fat consumed, so after thow diary days, I found myself skipping this daily introduction for the rest of the book.

What is definitely unrealistic is that Bridget messes up almost everything she does (work, cooking, dating, stop smoking, lose weight) but is able to write a detailed diary for a year. Everything is recorded minutely, but nothing about writing the diary itself.

The book seems to be a Pride an Prejudice parody.

The fact that there is a not very positive reference to Hugh Grant's affair with a prostitute as daily news in the book is doubly funny. He played in Pride an Prejudice and in the Bridget Jones movie.

But I'll go and see the movie (parody of parody?) to find out how they cast such a thing and compare it to my own imagination when reading the book.

Gets a 2 for okay.

Peter Sels

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Summary: A bit boring
Review: Well, I have to say that while reading this book I was a bit bored and I couldn't wait to finish it so I'd be over with it. Of course, at some points it was funny, but not hilarious. Also, the way she talks sometimes is a bit confusing. Basically, it's about Bridget Jone's, a 30-year-old singleton in England. She has 4 most important new years resolutions. They are 1)lose 7 pounds 2)don't drink 3)don't smoke 4) get a boyfriend. I wouldn't read it again, but if you want to, than you should because some people liked it a lot.

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Summary: (v.g)
Review: Bridget is quirky, neurotic and v. funny! Oh - and slightly obsessive. Chuh

I love Helen Fielding's style of writing. (v. clever)

Bridget seems to be a v. real girl with troubles most of us can relate to. I'm a married (however, not smug) and I can still relate to Bridget because I am also somewhat neurotic and obsessive. (Should I have admitted that?) Huh

I keep a journal myself and have often gone back to see what I was up to earlier. (v. interesting and sometimes v. sad!)

One of the best things about Bridget is the way she bounces back from disappointments. (I'm envious)

I have yet to see the movie, but I am eager to because I can totally see Renee Zellwiger as Bridget! Looking forward!

I recommend this book if you are looking for some light and interesting reading and some laughs too!

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Summary: GOOD, BUT NOT WORTHY OF MASS CELEBRATION
Review: Bridget Jones is fun, light, sometimes silly, sometimes over-blown, off track as much as it is on, repetitive in ways that one who hasn't read it couldn't possibly understand, but also loveable enough that you just can't help but smile at the end of it and feel satisfied with what you've read. It's not a great book and it's not a bad book. It's not a great character and it's not a bad character. It's just cute, weird, and stylized in a way that isn't quite obscene. Those who hate the book are heartless and those who absolutely love it are overly forgiving.

My suggestion would be to take it for what it is, forget it when it's over, and move on with life. But try it. It's definitely worth a read.

Also, the Renee Zellweger movie is a good deal superior, so it may even be worth watching that first so that you don't let the book spoil it for you.

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Summary: PLEASE!
Review: Perhaps I am not as open minded to the behaviours of single woman. But this can't be true, I think, since I am one of these "single women". I read this years ago, before the hype of the movie, etc. And I was thoroughly disgusted with Bridget's behaviour and priorities. Is this how society views us unmarried women? I hope maybe this is not really true. Please tell me so!! Do yourself a favor and skip this one.

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Summary: Bloody Brilliant - Kicks the Movie in the Arse
Review: I read Bridget Jones' Diary on a whim, after seeing the movie. I thought that the movie was an interesting take on singles life, with these little gems of comedic, yet completely right on target, observations about life. (The whole good vs. bad underwear thing for example) It might have been these little jewels that led me to believe that there was something more in the book. Lo and behold, yet again the movie was as deep, at most, as a puddle after a two minute drizzle. The book on the other hand, really digs deep into the innards of single life. Helen Fielding focuses on so much more of the isolation that "singletons" feel living in a big city, and the blatant fact that they spend a lot of time by themselves lamenting about their life, weight, lovers, "alcohol units" of the day, etc. I thought that Fielding presents Bridget's life in a very painstakingly detailed way so as to paint an accurate picture of her life. Bridget disappoints the reader occasionally with her random stupid mistakes, but at the same time is someone that most people can relate to... who hasn't been on a date, met someone in a bar or done something so completely ascine that your friends are still making fun of you for to this day? While that may be ordinary, Fielding does a great job of crafting Bridget's dilemnas as being just as screwed up as everyone else's yet with such a brilliant comedic tone that it crafts a wonderful novel. Frankly, what singleton (female anyway) can't relate to your mother wanting you to "find someone", your lovely gay male friends, the constant flux of men that you meet, the trouble of finding one you actually LIKE, and then of course the trials and tribulations and joys of your girlfriends. Life is pretty crazy, and I think that Helen Fielding does a superb job of describing just how crazy, desperate, lonely, passionate, conflicted and joyous life can be all at once.

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Summary: Fantastic
Review: I've read this book after seeing the movie that was great. The book is different from the movie because you can't put all that was written in the book in 2 hours of a movie. This book is hillrious. Bridget is a 32 years old woman who made resoulations for the new year 1.Loose weight 2.Drink less 3.Smoke less 4.To find the right man. This movie tells about what she goes through the whole year and finally she meets with Mark Darcy (Like Mr.Darcy in pride&prejudice)Read this book It's Great book.

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Summary: If you've ever stepped in mashed potatoes, you'll love this
Review: This book rocks! I could NOT stop laughing...Some things I could relate to, some things I wondered why they didn't happen to me yet. In conclusion, I believe this book to be a work of complete and total genius.