‘Helen Fielding is one of the funniest writers in Britain and Bridget Jones is a creation of comic genius’ Nick Hornby. Now a major motion picture from Universal Pictures starring Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.
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In the course of the year recorded in Bridget Jones's Diary, Bridget confides her hopes, her dreams, and her monstrously fluctuating poundage, not to mention her consumption of 5277 cigarettes and "Fat units 3457 (approx.) (hideous in every way)." In 365 days, she gains 74 pounds. On the other hand, she loses 72! There is also the unspoken New Year's resolution--the quest for the right man. Alas, here Bridget goes severely off course when she has an affair with her charming cad of a boss. But who would be without their e-mail flirtation focused on a short black skirt? The boss even contends that it is so short as to be nonexistent.
At the beginning of Helen Fielding's exceptionally funny second novel, the thirtyish publishing puffette is suffering from postholiday stress syndrome but determined to find Inner Peace and poise. Bridget will, for instance, "get up straight away when wake up in mornings." Now if only she can survive the party her mother has tricked her into--a suburban fest full of "Smug Marrieds" professing concern for her and her fellow "Singletons"--she'll have made a good start. As far as she's concerned, "We wouldn't rush up to them and roar, 'How's your marriage going? Still having sex?'"
This is only the first of many disgraces Bridget will suffer in her year of performance anxiety (at work and at play, though less often in bed) and living through other people's "emotional fuckwittage." Her twin-set-wearing suburban mother, for instance, suddenly becomes a chat-show hostess and unrepentant adulteress, while our heroine herself spends half the time overdosing on Chardonnay and feeling like "a tragic freak." Bridget Jones's Diary began as a column in the London Independent and struck a chord with readers of all sexes and sizes. In strokes simultaneously broad and subtle, Helen Fielding reveals the lighter side of despair, self-doubt, and obsession, and also satirizes everything from self-help books (they don't sound half as sensible to Bridget when she's sober) to feng shui, Cosmopolitan-style. She is the Nancy Mitford of the 1990s, and it's impossible not to root for her endearing heroine. On the other hand, one can only hope that Bridget will continue to screw up and tell us all about it for years and books to come. --Kerry Fried
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"'A brilliant evocation of life as a single girl in a certain time...reads like Anita Loos out of Jane Austen, and any woman who has ever had a job, a relationship or indeed a mother will read it and roar' The Times; 'I cannot recommend a book more joyfully...Hilariously funny, miraculously observed, endlessly touching' Daily Telegraph"
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book was fantastic! Really easy-reading and skilfully written to have me laughing out loud throughout. I could not put it down and cannot wait to read the sequel. A perfect read for teenagers and adults alike.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I was recommended the book by several people, and so I thought I'd give it a go. As a teenage male reader, I was not expecting to enjoy reading about the life of a single thirty-two-year-old female. How wrong could I be? This novel is laugh-out-loud funny, and you will without doubt fall in love with the heroine, Bridget. Other parts are more poignant, and really make you feel for her - you completely experience her highs and lows. It is written in an amazing 'diary' format by a fantastic author, and by the end of the last page I was laughing non-stop by the "January to December Summary". Experience every cigarette she smokes, every pound she gains (and loses!), every scratch card she buys and every time Bridget dials 1471!
One of the funniest modern books I have ever read. Give it a go!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I had to read this one rapidly as it belonged to one of my fellow travellers and she left soon afterwards, but I managed in 5 hours (two nights). Easy reading material can be concluded. Highly appreciated in the press everywhere. I wouldn't say it's brilliant, but I had to laugh out loud quite a few times while reading. In the style Adrian Mole made famous, Bridget is a thirty something, who hasn't got a boyfriend yet, struggles with her weight, doesn't have a really good job and a family full of problems on top of it. Though sometimes a bit farfetched, other parts seem fairly real life stuff, that everybody could recognize. That's probably the strength of it as well. Buy it if you've got plenty of dosh, borrow it, somebody you know must have it, it has been sold millions, if not the library will have it. It's a light and entertaining read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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During the year Bridget has a lot of ups and downs and mood swings. She has to live through her love problems, her annoying parents' friends, her parents' split, her mother's sudden change in lifestyle and many other situations which she finds hard to deal with. This book is ideal for women who find life difficult, it's something to laugh at and to know that there are other people with problems. Some of he things Bridget does are unbelievable. The amount of bad things she had to go through in just one year make you sympathise with and want to help this woman who is only a character in a well-written book. The smallest things like finding out how to work her Video recorder to tape a program for her irritating mother are exaggerated, making it seem like the hardest thing on earth, she gives up in the end! I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good, comical read and especially the women who feel they can relate to the book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I was given this book just before a beach holiday and it was just the thing- an easy, occasionally amusing bit of fluff. As one reviewer said, this is the sort of behaviour that's a given in your teens, an indulgence in your 20's and a waste of time in your 30's. Are there really women in their 30's who haven't grown up yet? Thank god I don't know any of them, they'd get an earful. Stand up and be confident folks! This silly book drags up some old stereotypes that should have been buried 20 years ago. Almost makes me want to rush back to the UK and see for myself...
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book was wonderfully hilarious! A must read! Bridget Jones is a comical charachter with many things on her mind such as to quit drinking, smoking, lose weight and get a boyfriend. This is something you don't want to miss!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Teri Wishart
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Now this book is absolutely hilarious, easy to read and easy to understand. I could read this book repeatedly but I would reccommend this for the ages of 19 to infinity and beyond. While reading this book I was doubled up laughing and if i wasn't doubled up I was choking with laughter. Thank you and I hope this helps. Enjoy the book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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If you are wanting a novel that challenges you and makes you think.... Then maybe Pride and Prejudice or Jane Eyre are more for you. But, if you want a page turner that has you doubled over crying with laughter... this is your perfect book.
Its easy to read and one of the only books i have EVER read that has made me laugh out loud.
Some books make you think "oh thats funny" some books make you smile. This book will make you unable to read because the tears of laughter are blurring your vision!
Read it!
Its easy to read and one of the only books i have EVER read that has made me laugh out loud.
Some books make you think "oh thats funny" some books make you smile. This book will make you unable to read because the tears of laughter are blurring your vision!
Read it!
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brill!
absolutely fantastic! best book I've read in a long time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Bridget is amazing :)
Published 8 days ago by amy
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A good read
I imagine that most people have probably already seen the film, and if you have the book will not be a surprise. A good, easy read, and very funny in places.
Published 8 days ago by Ms. A. Lyons
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Comedy
Bridget Jones is now a book that every woman should read. It is funny and romantic at its best. The characters are well written and developed and it is easy to feel like you are in... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Justhavingfun
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Loved it!
I loved this book. I first read it about 12 years ago and have read it several times since then, and also watched the film a few times. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Mrs Baker
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Hilarious!
Brilliant, hilarious and Helen Fielding is a genius! I don't know anyone who hasn't fallen for the gorgeous Bridget Jones
Published 1 month ago by Steph Bugler
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Funny!!!
Have watched the film which I enjoyed... the book is similar but a slight twist so was pleased I'd read it. Good easy read and fun!!
Published 2 months ago by TRACY AKERS
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Fun read
Enjoyed the book, it's light & funny. Recommend it, ideal for reading on holiday.Will definitely read another Helen Fielding novel.
Published 3 months ago by E. A. Slater
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enjoyed it
I did enjoy it but I thought the film was better unfortunately which is unusual for me as it's usually the other way round
Published 3 months ago by Emily
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Good Read
I really enjoyed this book. Very light reading and made me laugh. The Kindle download was brilliant I am reading more books than ever before.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Judith Whiston
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Brilliant!
As a fan of the film I thought I'd read the book to see how they compare and I'm so glad I did. I enjoyed this book from start to finish and laughed my way through it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Louise
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