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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

5 star:		(253)
4 star:		(101)
3 star:		(42)
2 star:		(24)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

This book was even better than the first of the series. I loved this book. It was fun and easy to get back into the groove of bridget. I love her character and wish there was more of her.

Bridget is back in this sequel and she's just as hilarious as before. I liked this book a bit better than the first, as it picked up where the first book left off and swept you right into the story. Bridget has matured a bit in this one (a small bit) but her antics are just as silly as before.

I thought the weakest part of the book was the interview with Colin Firth. But the other characters remain true - Bridge' mother provides comic entertainment even better than before, Jude and Shazzer remain loyal friends full of bad advice and problems of their own.

All in all, this is a must read for Bridget fans as you will find yourself delightfully entertained for hours. If the first two books are any indication, the follow up will be much anticipated!

From the author of The Difference Now.

I loved, loved, loved, this book. And while I like the first book, BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON was MUCH funnier. Although at times Bridget's rules of dating do become a little aggrevating, it does not hamper the quality of the book. Between Magda and Jeremy's phone calls, Pam Jones's fascination with Africa, the Madonna songs for the prisoners and the Colin Firth interview at "Adrian's tomb" in Rome, I was laughing so hard, I almost lost consciousness. Great fun, especially for the summer. Also would recommend something completely different (I'm an eclectic . . .) titled THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD. Very different, strange, and compelling.

I didn't care much for this book. I love the first movie, and was excited to read the book. However, all the library had was this one, but I figured I'd be fine since I knew the story and most of the characters from the movie. That was fine, I knew what was going on, and I enjoyed the writing style, but I found myself angry at this book more than I found myself enjoying it.

The main flaw with this book is that it is completely unrealistic. I didn't think it would be a problem, but I couldn't connect with any of the characters because their situations were so farfetched. Another thing that made me dislike the book was the way Mark and Bridget "broke up" at the beginning of the book. There wasn't any communication so they just stopped seeing each other? Based on my impression of their characters, I would have thought that they could have at least talked to each other. Obviously neither wanted to break up, so the way it happened just seem silly to me. And not in a haha sort of way.

Most of the book I found too farfetched and just unfunny. What I liked about the first movie was that Bridget was an average girl with relationship problems who found herself often in situations women could relate to. She's a sort of Everywoman. But here I couldn't imagine a lot of the things that happened actually happening. It was too much. This could have been fine if the story was funny enough, but for the most part I just found the characters annoying. I didn't like the plot with her parents and Wellington, the Thailand bit was too much, and Rebecca was too stereotyped and annoying that I just couldn't stand her even being in the story.

So why, then, the three stars? I blame a lot of my dislike for this book in the fact that I read it all in one sitting. It's a lot to take. But the fact I did read it all in one sitting must prove something. It's compelling, even if most of the time I was annoyed. I didn't read the first, which would have made this one more enjoyable, so I think that had some effect on why I didn't enjoy the story. Also, this book does have some unforgettable characters and moments. When I'm not completely annoyed and want to smack Bridget and all her friends in the face, I'm laughing my ass off. Kind of funny the way I've reacted to this book. It's completely unrealistic and annoying, but it is funny and compelling, anyway.

Also, the last star is for the Colin Firth interview. Hilarious. Although I thought she got the interview all too easily, in an of itself it was just too funny. Mainly because in that situation, if I had even be able to speak, I would have asked the exact same questions. My only question is, if Mark Darcy is based off of Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy, why is he never in a wet shirt in the book? Since of course I picture Mark as Colin Firth's Mr. Darcy (in slightly more modern clothes), I think that would have been nice.

This book is so irritating -- Bridget has been so dumbed down. It's difficult to relate to a heroine who is so stupid and clumsy and "can't do anything right." Of course, this is meant to be endearing, ala "I Love Lucy" -- but it's freakin' annoying. It's still entertaining, and I will read it till the end.

Bridget's back and better than ever. That old thing about characters being played out and burned out in sequels doesn't play out in here. Helen Fielding did a great job of bringing Bridget back.
True, her "year" is longer this time around, maybe due to the overhwelming popularity of the previous one. Also, a few of the things happening here seem like cheap shots put in merely for show (our Bridge in jail?) BUT I have to admit, the overall achievement is wonderful.
The characters retain their marvelous structure from the first part and obviously, if you've read the first book, you'll catch right along with this one as far as characters' psychology goes. They're still loveable (some of them), hateable (the rest of them) but all utterly human and relatable.
As far as the story and the narrative style go, I don't think I ever laughed so hard at any book ever before, not even the first Bridget book and I loved that one. Cheap shots or not, the truth is I've read it twice already and it's a fun read sure to pick me up anytime.

Thoroughly enjoyable whether you like the Bridget Jones movie or not. Highly recommended!

I found this book to be better than the original, with enough action and edge of your seat plot-twists to keep anyone engaged fully.

Honestly, I found this book trying to hard to mimic the success of the first novel. The "diary style" writing was present but not as well executed as in the first book. There are many more extraneous details and some portions of the book become bogged down. It is easy to read and offers significant plotlines building off of the first book. However, some of the situations were literally unbelievable.

If you were a fan of the first book, it is worth your time to read this one to follow Bridget's life. But don't expect the same lovable writing style as the first.

For me it was like an addiction, I read the first Bridget Jones and then HAD to read the second. While her flightyness was an occasional eyeroller at times, I just kept reading and eventually came away completley satisfied. I am actually hoping there is a third book and am counting down the days until Edge of Reason is a movie!

Lo, how the mighty have fallen! This isn't Jane Austin, but it is a wonderful trot for busy post-moderns. Just sit back and enjoy. Oh, do yourself a favor and read BJ Diary first. This one picks up the day after the other ends.