Questions About Bridget Jones’s Diary (Bridget Jones, #1)

by Helen Fielding (Goodreads Author)

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Answered Questions (7)

Can someone please explain why doesn't she use pronouns? Is this common anywhere, or in any situation? "...Wish was Dead. Am never, going to drink again for the rest of life... Could really fancy some chips..." (around 22% in) *English is not my first language

Kelly It's a personal diary. No pronouns necessary. Some people use pronouns when they write in a diary; others don't. The author chose not to for Bridget.…moreIt's a personal diary. No pronouns necessary. Some people use pronouns when they write in a diary; others don't. The author chose not to for Bridget.(less)

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How would you say is this book, language-wise? Is it standard-English, does it have slang or incorrect grammar or difficult words in it? My mum's a big lover of chick-lit and wanted to brush up on her English a bit, so I wanted to give her something easy.

Silvia Mc Sun Illotta I am italian. I read English books but I found difficult to understand the writing of this book. Me too, I think that Sophie Kinsella is funny and eas…moreI am italian. I read English books but I found difficult to understand the writing of this book. Me too, I think that Sophie Kinsella is funny and easy to read. Another author easy and funny who I really like is Fiona Gibson.(less)

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Would you recommend this book for a 16 year old (girl)?

Vmar In my opinion I think this book is what we DON'T want 16 year olds to read. It is shallow and tacky. If the reader is a girl it play,s into the horrib…moreIn my opinion I think this book is what we DON'T want 16 year olds to read. It is shallow and tacky. If the reader is a girl it play,s into the horrible self image issues teen girls deal with. If the reader is a boy, he would think that girls are one dimensional and will put up with anything to have a boyfriend.
Have them read books that inspire and lift the soul or at least books that make them think.(less)

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I didn't read the book. I saw the movies and loved them! Are they similar?