Woman of a Certain Edge
Last century (OK, two years ago), Bridget Jones came to America. And she was welcomed with very open arms. <... read full description
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Nov 19, 2007
Suzanne
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The Colin Firth interview is hilarious! You just want to scream at Bridget to shut up and stop putting her foot in every time she opens her mouth! Just as wonderful as the first book!
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Dec 17, 2009
Jessica
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Not quite as good as the original, nonetheless, spending more time with Bridget and her friends as they count alcohol units and worry about what underpants to wear on a date is a pleasant diversion.
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Jun 28, 2008
Lisa
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This book should be retitled as Bridget Jones: The Unnecessary Sequel. Bridget returns as the hapless and can't-get-it-together heroine with plenty of love, work and weight troubles. The first book has a happy ending and I thought that was the end of it. Since it's so successful, of course the author cannot resist conjuring contrived plot lines for Bridget's second adventure.
Bridget came across as charming and endearing in the first book but here she becomes annoying and irritating. More...
Bridget came across as charming and endearing in the first book but here she becomes annoying and irritating. More...
Nov 21, 2008
Jennifer
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Not as good as the first but still worthy of attention.
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Feb 19, 2009
Stephanie
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After finishing Bridget Jones's Diary for the second time, I turned my attention to Bridge Jones: The Edge of Reason, by Helen Fielding, which I'd never read before. I have to say that with both books, there were definitely laugh-out-loud moments, although there were more with Edge of Reason than Diary.
I'm embarrassed to admit it took me at least to the middle of the book to realize that this book was a take-off of Persuasion. And once again, I admire Ms. Fielding's facility in tra More...
I'm embarrassed to admit it took me at least to the middle of the book to realize that this book was a take-off of Persuasion. And once again, I admire Ms. Fielding's facility in tra More...
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Aug 22, 2011
Jennefer
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I didn't like the first book as much as I enjoyed the movie but I wanted to read it anyway cause I love the movie - the characters were much more superficial and I couldn't relate to Bridget as much. The story about her mother was pretty crazy - totally unbelievable - they tamed it down for the movie.
Anyway I thought I would try out the 2nd book thinking maybe the character had grown some but she was still just as bad and annoying and her friends were worse - being married and a m More...
Anyway I thought I would try out the 2nd book thinking maybe the character had grown some but she was still just as bad and annoying and her friends were worse - being married and a m More...
Jun 19, 2010
Devon
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Fits of uncontrollable laughter. That would describe me reading this book. What a great followup to the first one! For those of you who have only seen the movie and not read the book, warning: the movie script cuts quite a bit out, and changes quite a bit. For instance, the whole lesbian thing in the movie? Never happened. The "other woman" who Bridget thought was after Mark really was after Mark in the book. Daniel Cleaver barely makes an appearance, just a brief few times, lit
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May 09, 2010
Swissmiss
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The great thing about this book is that it completely preserved the tone, voice, characterizations, and humor of the first Bridget Jones book. It is easy to read but not dumbed-down. In fact, the nearly telegraphic style makes the reader work just a bit harder than she is used to, in order to divine the meaning. So that's all good. Why, then, have I given this sequel only three stars, where the first book received five?
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Sep 19, 2009
Maia
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It is unusual for a sequel to equal--far less rival or surpass--an original piece of fiction and yet here, in my opinion, Fielding succeeds on both ends.
As hysterically funny and original a novel Bridget Jones was, the continuation of Bridget's story--her search for love as a symbol of her post-feminist, post-modern search for herself--in 'The Edge of Reason' is actually more poignant, the writer's voice--and therefore, Bridget's voice--with greater depth. Perhaps what happens is tha More...
As hysterically funny and original a novel Bridget Jones was, the continuation of Bridget's story--her search for love as a symbol of her post-feminist, post-modern search for herself--in 'The Edge of Reason' is actually more poignant, the writer's voice--and therefore, Bridget's voice--with greater depth. Perhaps what happens is tha More...
Mar 11, 2009
Lilyrose
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Oh my God! How funny can Helen Fielding get!!?? Bridget is in top form, embarrassing herself all the time and making way for some great moments. I laughed out loud, something I NEVER do, when I read the Colin Firth interview! I'm a journalist myself and so I could relate absolutely well to whatever Bridget was fumbling about and messing.
Be it fantasizing about Prince William or watching the 'Pride and Prejudice' Lake-Wet-White-Shirt- scene as a pain reliever, Bridget and her friends More...
Be it fantasizing about Prince William or watching the 'Pride and Prejudice' Lake-Wet-White-Shirt- scene as a pain reliever, Bridget and her friends More...
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Dec 06, 2011
Andreea
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After not liking much the first one, I see no reason for which I laughed so hard at 'The Edge of Reason'.
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- this one is clearly more eventful
- as time passes an author is becoming increasingly better (supposedly)
TO BE CONTINUED (maintenant gotta watch the movie)
EDIT:DE CE? DE CE TREBUIE SA FACA FILMELE ATAT DE GRESITE?!
Nu ma mai uit niciodata la un film facut dupa o carte (doua dezamagiri in ultima saptamana). Poate doar dupa muuuult timp More...
I mean yes:
- this one is clearly more eventful
- as time passes an author is becoming increasingly better (supposedly)
TO BE CONTINUED (maintenant gotta watch the movie)
EDIT:DE CE? DE CE TREBUIE SA FACA FILMELE ATAT DE GRESITE?!
Nu ma mai uit niciodata la un film facut dupa o carte (doua dezamagiri in ultima saptamana). Poate doar dupa muuuult timp More...
Jun 19, 2010
Christina
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Aug 03, 2009
Kim
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Dec 23, 2011
PenNPaper52
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The continuing story of Bridget Jones and her diary saga was not really enticing as the first. There were moments when I had to literary drag myself to read about her moans and groans and whinnies... No woman whines so much as Bridget in my opinion. She got a perfectly good man and then her insecurities gets the better of her, namely Rebecca. She nearly gets raped by her previous boyfriend / boss, Daniel and ends up in a Thai jail for drug possession. This part of the book resembled so much the
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May 30, 2010
Meredith (Austenesque Reviews)
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(Note: This review is by a person who has enjoyed viewing the movie on numerous occasions prior to having the pleasure of reading the novel. However, because the movie version and novel version are vastly different, there is likely to be very little partiality or prejudice in this review, if any).
In this gloriously funny sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary, readers find themselves, once again, immersed in the chaotic and comedic world of Bridget Jones. If you expected Bridget to lose s More...
In this gloriously funny sequel to Bridget Jones's Diary, readers find themselves, once again, immersed in the chaotic and comedic world of Bridget Jones. If you expected Bridget to lose s More...
Jul 27, 2011
konstk
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Отсутствие желания рубить курицу, несущую золотые яйца, вполне понятно. Именно оно стало причиной, к примеру, выхода полнометражного "Секса в большом городе" и - о, ужас! - "Секса в большом городе 2". Именно оно заставило продюсеров снять продолжение "Индианы Джонса" с прискорбно стареньким Харрисоном Фордом. И именно оно заставило Хелен Филдинг по горячим следам накатать еще одну книжку про злоключения Бриджит Джонс, обычной английской девушки.
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Apr 25, 2009
Purplycookie
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This is probably the one rare time I'd say that a book's sequel is much better than its predecessor.
In this continuation of her diary, Bridget again recounts the ups and downs of the single life, coupled by the indifference shown to her by Mark Darcy, her now established boyfriend. "Hurrah! The wilderness years are now over. For four weeks and five days now have been in functional relationship with adult male, thereby proving am not love pariah as recently feared." Add to More...
In this continuation of her diary, Bridget again recounts the ups and downs of the single life, coupled by the indifference shown to her by Mark Darcy, her now established boyfriend. "Hurrah! The wilderness years are now over. For four weeks and five days now have been in functional relationship with adult male, thereby proving am not love pariah as recently feared." Add to More...
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Dec 16, 2010
Rachel
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I had read this years ago, but I needed some auditory distraction for a long drive a couple of weeks ago, and it was one of the books on cd that happened to be available at the library. I'm not a huge fan of books on tape, but I thought this lent itself really well to the medium.
For a while near the middle of the book, I had the smug [married!] idea that I might have achieved great maturity since reading it before, since I found myself rather impatient with poor airhead Bridget's neur More...
For a while near the middle of the book, I had the smug [married!] idea that I might have achieved great maturity since reading it before, since I found myself rather impatient with poor airhead Bridget's neur More...
Jul 07, 2010
Teresa
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I didn't think I would enjoy this sequel as even though I liked the first one. After a few months since I finished reading it, it wasn't memorable as I forgot what made it so funny. That being said, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason was easy to read, relatable and genuinely funny. I actually laughed out loud more than once when I was reading the book - a true sentiment of an enjoyable story.
Although it's no literary novel and I wouldn't advice readers who prefer metaphors and symboli More...
Although it's no literary novel and I wouldn't advice readers who prefer metaphors and symboli More...
Apr 21, 2011
Margot
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I don't remember absolutely loving the first book, so I wasn't expecting too much from this. But (listening in audio format), I absolutely loved it. Hilarious, fun, light, happy. A great light read between heavier works. And I really enjoyed the audio book reader, Barbara Rosenblat. Even her Mark Darcy voice was convincing.
Lastly, I didn't remember how obsessed Bridget Jones is with Collin Firth as Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. I found it extremely hilarious to learn about this More...
Lastly, I didn't remember how obsessed Bridget Jones is with Collin Firth as Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. I found it extremely hilarious to learn about this More...
Dec 19, 2011
Judy
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Again, I read this back when I was in college, and loved it. Reading it now, it's a perfectly suitable book to pass the time, but it is also far from being literary genius.
I found that I was frustrated with Bridget throughout the entire book. She's dating Mark Darcy at the beginning of it, and when they break up, neither will just be honest with each other concerning their feelings, and it drove me crazy. I sympathized with her friend Magda, and agreed with her sentiments that Bridg More...
I found that I was frustrated with Bridget throughout the entire book. She's dating Mark Darcy at the beginning of it, and when they break up, neither will just be honest with each other concerning their feelings, and it drove me crazy. I sympathized with her friend Magda, and agreed with her sentiments that Bridg More...
Jan 04, 2012
Suzanne
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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason picks up where ''Bridget Jones's Diary'' left off, with the calorie-, cigarette-, and alcohol-obsessed thirtysomething English TV journalist in possession of a good man, as recorded in her ongoing journal: ''129 pounds (total fat groove), boyfriends 1 (hurrah!), shags 3 (hurrah!), calories 2,100, calories used up by shags 600, so total calories 1,500 (exemplary).''
But, perhaps fearing that for the purposes of a sequel, possession is nine tenths of a bo More...
But, perhaps fearing that for the purposes of a sequel, possession is nine tenths of a bo More...
Oct 06, 2009
Jessica
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Not as funny as the first one except in one place. This was the funniest thing I have EVER EVER EVER read! If you have read the book then you know what I am talking about- were Bridget Jones interviews Colin Firth. That might sound confusing if you have seen the movie but you have to realize the book was written after Pride and Prejudice A&E and before the BJD movie. Bridget Jones's obsession with Mr. Darcy makes the casting selection of Colin Firth as Mark Darcy pretty funny in itself.
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Apr 03, 2008
SoCalMediaSurfer-
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Bridget Jones and her wacky adventures do not contain themselves! Peeking into her diary is like a bath in whipped cream bubbles - exotic, a bit decadent and quite delicious!
Sep 10, 2010
Shadazz
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There are two Bridgets in this book: Fun bridget and annoying bridget. Fun Bridget is the Bridget of the interview, doing her best yet managing to do less than perfect. Annoying, even boring, Bridget: is "I'm enlightened" Bridget, who takes I don't know how many breaks through the book to ponder very silly things, things that we are already acquainted with from book one. It gets very repetitive.
I enjoyed the story, but was so bored by some of Bridget's meditations. Also coul More...
I enjoyed the story, but was so bored by some of Bridget's meditations. Also coul More...
Jul 06, 2011
Ashley-may
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I really enjoyed this book. Typically when I am reading I look forwards to the end, after all it should be the best bit. This book I was genuinely sad when I read the last page. I had come to really enjoy ‘hanging out’ with Bridget and her friends. The book is leagues apart from the movie. The character of Daniel was in it for maybe a page collectively. Which is just fine with me because Mark Darcy is far worthier of page time. I picked this up because I wanted some lighter reading, expecting a
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Aug 12, 2009
The CB
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I liked the first part very much so I expected the same with second. Well, at last I did not expect to start disliking dear Bridget and that was exactly what happened. While in the first book she was so realistic, in this sequel she became annoying endlessly irritating character, I don't know what annoyed me more: her unbelievable stupidity or the adventures author put her into. Maybe there exist stupid girls like this character, but I don't think they can change so much over night like she tran
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Oct 22, 2010
Anne
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I enjoyed Edge of Reason a bit more than the original. I think it had a little more depth (and I use that term veeery loosely) than the first Bridget Jones book. She grows a tiny bit as a character, and finally seems to come to terms with what it means to be an adult in love. Again, she grows a tiny bit...we're not talking about any huge spiritual epiphany here. This is, after all, Bridget Jones we're talking about.
As a big fan of the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice, I also found mysel More...
As a big fan of the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice, I also found mysel More...
Nov 29, 2010
Kate
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Another reread that saddened me - Bridget isn't aging well, although I may just have outgrown her (v. tragic). The characters are still entertaining and mostly sweet, but I couldn't recapture the excitement that made me devour this book the first time (I recall being so anxious to get back to reading it that I finished it sitting in the parking lot when I arrived home from work the day my hold came in.) Despite my disappointment, the book continues to please me when compared to the movie - esp
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Jul 31, 2010
Sari
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dalam sebuah artikel yang pernah saya baca dikatakan bahwa bridget jones merupakan cerminan demografi kebanyakan wanita modern di dunia barat. berpendidikan dan berkarir, namun tetap single karena kesulitan menemukan pendamping yang tepat. frustasi tentang berbagai hal yang ada disekelilingnya, mulai dari keluarga sampai berat badan.
kebebasan yang dirasakan perempuan-perempuan modern d sana, dalam kacamata bridget bisa menjadi kutukan yang mematikan dan bisa membuat frustasi. pertanya More...
kebebasan yang dirasakan perempuan-perempuan modern d sana, dalam kacamata bridget bisa menjadi kutukan yang mematikan dan bisa membuat frustasi. pertanya More...
