I can't believe that I'm gonna say this, but go watch a movie instead. ( )

Book 190.
Bridget Jones Diary.
Helen Fielding.
Just remembered some more books from years ago as Ken Kersley posted a list of books earlier.
Must be 20 years ago a lot of us read this! ( )

3.5 stars. This is hilarious and relatable and terribly eating disorder inducing. Bridget had better be 5 foot nothing if everyone's commenting on her weight at 125 pounds. And even then, stop commenting! The internal monologue/diary is one thing, the pressure from others is absurd. ( )

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I rather enjoyed this read. I've watched the movie on multiple occasions, and I'd like to think that it's one of my favorite movies. So, I figured why not read the book. In all honesty, I think I enjoyed elements of both the book more and the movie in others. For example, in the movie Bridget's friends are a little more supportive, however in the book they're kinda of a bunch of assholes...except maybe Tom (but he has his crappy moments too).

Anyway, I did enjoy this read. I could understand how for new generations (talking about anyone born after the 90's) could find this read a little outdated or irrelevant to today, but for someone like me this was exactly my upbringing, my experience "growing up,". What Bridget Jones goes through in the book (weight gain, anxiety, friend issues, relationship issues, etc.) is what I went through as well and it made me analyze my past in a constructive fashion. Instead of letting my past affect my present mental state, I used this book as more of a therapeutic experience.

In a weird way, after reading this book, I feel a little lighter. Like I've shed some heavy part of me (no pun intended). I think this book isn't so much about Bridget Jones the person, but rather seeing what our thoughts do to us when we let them control all aspects of our lives. The fact that Bridget thinks that 131 lbs. is considered horrendous is something relatable. Like I said, for younger generations who didn't grow up in a society where weight and image was 90% of everything, understanding might not come so easily to them.

Anyway...all in all I really did like this read. Looking forward to reading the sequel. ( )

3.5 stars, for the many laughs. ( )