Bridget Joness Diary

...Then read this book. Bridget Jones and her quirky little world are hilarious. There is not much else to say about this book. It's light, entertaining, original, and all of those good things. Clearly, it is not meant to be taken seriously, which may be why some people didn't enjoy it.

The book and the movie are both on the same level of excellence. It is nice to read the book as well as watch the movie, in case you're thinking of skipping one.

This is a fantastic book. The character of Bridget is so well developed and Helen Fielding truly has a talent for writing. Bridget's diary entries are extremely entertaining - Alcohol units: 3 (v.good), Cigarettes 12, number of mins spent obsessing about feminist wrongness of obsessing: 162 approx. (bad) - if you haven't read this book already - go out and get it!

8st 3 (cannot lose wobbly bits located in and around stomach), alcohol units 2 (v.g.), cigarettes 0 (as no longer smoke), calories 5234 (feels like).

9:30 p.m. Writing rave review for hilarious book just read. Unfortunately, unsure what to write. Maybe will pop to the shop and grab cappuccino.

9:45 p.m. Did not grab cappuccino but instead bought chocolate brownie. Is bloody delicious but back to 8st 3 (cannot lose wobbly bits located in and around stomach), alcohol units 2 (v.g.), cigarettes 0 (as no longer smoke), calories 5234 (feels like).

9:47 p.m. Book really was fantastic, highlighting joys and troubles of singletondom in London and really felt like self was worth something thanks to book. But what to write for review?

9:50 p.m. Ok, review completed. Now reads "A great read since all Singletons should be warned of the effects of emotional fuckwittage and Smug Marrieds should not be allowed to be so smug. Buy this book because it is bloody brilliant."

9:53 p.m. Unsure if those at Chapters/Indigo will be pleased with review but no longer feel like typing as Pride and Prejudice is on. Ooh, Mark Darcy and wet shirt.

I'd never really been into the "chick-lit" type of books, but i decided to give this one a try. Best idea ever! I really enjoyed it, and it's what started my addiction to "chick-lit" novels. Even though it's fiction, it's nice to know that someone else out there has the same thoughts and goes though the same kind of situations I do. It'll make you happy and it'll make you sad at times, but all in all, it's a great read.

Bridget is this 'crazy' character, for whom you will laugh at, sympathize with, relate to and well she will hold a special place in your heart because you will probably see pieces of yourself in her. This book is the first "chick lit" I ever read and it continues to be my favourite. It is funny, truthful and a little nutty..... perfect. My only complaint is the constant cigs and alcohol counts, they are funny at first, but after awhile you just ignore them!

Years later I am still searching for a book that makes me laugh out loud like this one did. Any woman who has not read this - do so immediately! I lost myself in Bridget for a couple days- the best written chick lit book ever. The sequel and movie were also fantastic. I highly recommend this book.

This is one of my favourite novels. It is funny and the character is easy to relate to. I've passed this book along to all of my friends and they have all enjoyed it as much as I have. I strongly recommend this book and find most people will find it a good read.

The movie was excellent, the book is hilarious and very easy to read. The jokes are even funnier if you have spent time in London with some singles -- the characters remind me of some brits I know.

I saw the movie before I read the book, and I was slightly disappointed by the book….or maybe it was the movie, or maybe it was a combination of the 2. I found it really difficult to get into the book. I don’t know what it was really. Perhaps I couldn’t relate to Bridget, because I'm really not in that part of my life. I found myself more comparing the book to the movie instead of trying to get into the book itself. The book is completely unlike the movie. In most cases the names are the same, but not all. All the situations are switched around. I don’t know, maybe I'm just jaded, but there were no events in the book that even stick out in my mind as being fantastic or hilarious. Maybe the problem was that all the reviews really got my hopes up, and because the book wasn’t mind-blowing, I got disappointed. Maybe it would have been better if I were more weight conscious, or had had man troubles, or at least on some level relate to Bridget. But sadly, I could not. Ill stick to Shopaholic.

Amusing and entertaining, although some of the British words and phrases were hard to figure out. Will probably look for the movie.

Future Prospects: Borrow the sequal, but won't buy it.

This book was such a complete, total rip-off of Sue Townsend's Adrian Mole Diaries that I cannot believe it was even published, let alone such a big seller! Townsend herself acknowledges the rip-off in Adrian's latest diary The Cappuccino Years and even copies 'Bridget Jones' for an entry or two before dismissing the style as garbage. In any case, if you liked Bridget Jones, check out the original - Adrian Mole Diaries, you'll love them!

This book was great! I could not put it down and was cracking up on more than one occasion. I'm sure everyone will fancy this book as much as i did! Bridget is hilarious and things mentioned in this book are so true!

Every woman who is unmarried, unsure of what the future has, and is imperfect should read this book! It is funny and clever. You can't help but love her...and everyone has a bit of Bridget in them.

Hey everyone this book is a great book! Definitely a keeper so buy the book! And rent the movie as both are excellent.I would recommend this book to all my friends!!! So go and get the book.

As someone who just picked up reading, this book has created a world of difference for me. It's hilarious story and as a female, any one of us can relate to Bridgets' Life. A must read and I'm glad I bought it!

- Diary Entry - 2000 calories of fun. 9 Stone 3 lbs of uncontained laughter. 8 hilarious units of mood enhancement. Many hours of pure enjoyment. v.g. (very good!) Totally addictive 365 days of this thirtysomething singleton whose love life is the stuff of a modern Pride and Prejudice!

The first time I read this book, I was insulted by the way a thirty-something woman was portrayed. A few chapters into it, I realized this book was hilarious and started laughing. By the end, I not only recognized my friends in it, I saw myself too. This novel, while incredibly entertaining, does touch upon some truths pertaining to women (and I suspect men too) in our society. By far and away my all time favourite book. It's become my Bible.

I loved this book. Any woman who strives to be thinner, more successful, and loved will sympathize with Helen Fielding's neurotic heroine. If Bridget's constant efforts to become a better person and to land her Prince Charming do not strike a chord with you you're not being honest with yourself. I've already read the book twice. Every once in awhile I'll read a bit out of it to cheer myself up. Bridget makes the rest of us seem almost normal.

A great travel read - laughed out loud on the plane! Similar humour and style to author Marion Keyes. Two thumbs up and I will be giving as a gift to a friend.

A great book to read for women who are a bit down on their life and need cheering up! Better than a hot bubble bath and a box of chocolates!