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Summary: Funny and very entertaining!!!
Review: Bridget thinks exactly like many American women!!! I'm sure every one can defiently relate to this book. It made me happy to see someone out there is exactly like me. Waiting for that man to call or hoping you have finally found the love of your life only to find him to be like all the rest. Bridget never really gives up. She portrays how friends are very important and you should always stand your ground. Not every thing in life turns out like you expect them to. If you get a chance I woul defiently pick up a copy of this book!!! Trust me you'll laugh the whole way through!
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Summary: Loved it.
Review: This look into Bridget Jones's life, a thirysomething singleton, hilarious and very true...The ups and downs of a single women's life which at times very close to home. A definate read....
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Summary: An amazing funny look into a single woman's head.
Review: I loved this book. Though I pray to god that this fictional character is just that and not an accurate depiction of single women in the 90's or any other decade. Its amazing how many things that this woman and my female friends (and myself) have in common, espically in the dating area. I have to admit that I would probably go for her in a minute given half a chance.
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Summary: An amazing funny look into a single woman's head.
Review: I loved this book. Though I pray to god that this fictional character is just that and not an acturate depiction of single women in the 90's or any other decade. Its amazing how many things that this woman and my female friends (and myself) have in common, espically in the dating area. I have to admit that I would probably go for her in a minute given half a chance.
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Summary: Book Got Tremendous Hype, but totally disappointing!
Review: Had heard about this book and was very anxious to read it but I was totally disappointed. I felt that the book was not well written and I love "diary-type" books. Bridget was a very shallow individual and I could not get a grip on her personality. What a put-down to women...like do we only think of weight (of course we do, but not to such an extreme), men and pleasing ourselves? "Diary" doesn't have any substance to it....disappointing!
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Summary: Pride and Prejudice and Hilarity
Review: I LOVED how this book followed Pride and Prejudice; I got the biggest kick out of the plot similarities. v. funny. Can't wait for the movie!
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Summary: Quirky, fun and funny
Review: This book kept me awake and entertained on a flight home from Asia. I could not put it down and finished it in one straight read. Bridget is every woman's insecure side. Yet she is still someone who you would want as a friend. It is well writen and easily readable. This is one great beach book.
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Summary: Witty, and insightful. Bridget makes you feel normal.
Review: Bridget Jones, while 30ish and single, struggles with a set of core issues that all women can identify with. Career stagnation, relationship problems, and body image, are colorfully, and humorously documented. No matter what age, marital status, or body type, most women who read this book will find herself repeatedly surprised to discover that her own inner struggles and thoughts are accurately voiced, or maybe may have a diary frighteningly similar to Bridget's. She has the ability, through her insightful excerpts to show how absurd life can be. The reader is inspired to wonder why we create such a chaotic, emotionally stressful life with our obsession for the superficial in this world. Why do we, especially women, value losing weight, getting a boyfriend, and "inner poise", rather than learning a new skill, helping other people, and spiritual growth? The goals that Bridget strives for and sometimes achieves are never fulfilling for her because they don't contribute to the intelligent,compassionate, giving person that Bridget sometimes is. Nevertheless, we don't judge Bridget. We laugh at her life's situations because they are so close to home. In a world where obscure, unattainable things are worshipped, Bridget's life illustrates how we are easily confused as to what brings us true happiness. The book does not attempt to make a statement on women's issues, right or wrong. Instead, Bridget Jones Diary does a fabulous job at recapitulating the inner struggles of women living in commercial, modern society.
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Summary: When are they bringing out Diary #2? Keep 'em coming ...
Review: I thought that Bridget was so completely and utterly lovable!! It was so easy to get caught up in the sheer ridiculousness of her adventures. Granted, many of the situations she would get caught up in were indeed a little far fetched, but they were hilarious nonetheless. However, there were so many crazy "girlie" moments throughout the book (i.e. ruling out Mark Darcy as a "potential" due to his sporting a cheesey sweater, trying to pull off a dinner party far beyond your culinary skill set, and we won't even get into the dieting thing ...) that every single woman can relate to. I also enjoyed the UK slang! Kudos to Bridget (and Helen) for making me feel like I'm not the only single gal with "issues" in the world!!
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Summary: Bridget Jones -- Not the Anti-Feminist She is Made Out to Be
Review: I began Bridget Jones' Diary expecting to be amused, entertained, and equipped with a quick beach read. Rather than wait, however, I consumed this novel within two days, neither of which was spent at the beach -- although it was a light, quick read. Those in search of deep meaning and revelation need look elsewhere for satisfaction -- Diary is the literary equivalent of a (good) quickie -- short, sweet, and to the point, but with a long-lasting impact. The one unpleasant reaction I had was not to the book itself, but to the backlash against it. i didn't set out reding this book looking for a feminist hero -- the jacket clearly presents Bridget as a neurotic, self-conscious woman. In none of the feminist rebuttals of Fielding's book is there any mention of Bridget's friends' reactions to her final achievement of her ideal weight -- 119 lbs. Their response is hardly enthusiastic -- they tell her she looks ill, "deflated," and so on. And again, when Bridget finally gets the right man, she weighs (a staggering -- good lord, the poundage!) 129 lbs. Rather than remain in a dead-end job at her publishing company (where she unwisely becomes involved with her boss), Bridget branches out in the world and becomes a television reporter for a trachy channel. She gets a job she nejoys and works with people who begin to respect her rather than chide her for her laziness (but let's admit -- who wouldn't rather sunbathe than go to work?). Nor is there any mention in this feminist backlash of how supportive Bridget is of both her parents throughout their separation, nomention of the men she rejects (yes, even the neurotics have their standards), no word about her best friends Tom,Jude, and Shazzer, all of whom have valubale and sensible input. Perhaps these examples hardly justify Bridget's neuroses as a fair representation of women -- perhaps she is still damaging to the collective female psyche -- but I would disagree. Bridget does not undermine Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem's hard work ! -- she simply represents the result of it. And if they don't like it, then they should do something about it rather than sit back and complain. Which is something, I suspect, they might accuse Ms. Jones of engaging in.
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