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Bridget Jones’s Diary
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LENGTH8 hrs and 19 mins
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RELEASE DATE04-04-12
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Publisher's Summary
"Sunday 1 January: 129 lbs. (but post-Christmas), alcohol units 14 (but effectively covers 2 days as 4 hours of party was on New Year’s Day), cigarettes 22, calories 5424."
From its beginning as a weekly column in a British newspaper, Bridget Jones’s Diary quickly became a best-seller in England. After gaining international popularity, it also shot to the top of the New York Times best-seller list. A 30-something single professional, Bridget Jones prefers a diary to a day planner for tracking her life. Each entry is an honest and hilarious step in her endless quest for self-improvement. ("New Year’s Resolution: Go to gym three times a week not merely to buy sandwich.") Caught between match-making relatives, other singles, and smug marrieds, Bridget records the triumphs and faux-pas of her life in this diary.
Funny, witty, and, at times, charmingly innocent, Bridget Jones’s Diary has a voice that is absolutely authentic. You’ve seen the Bridgets of the world trot by on their way to the office or gym. Now, through Barbara Rosenblat’s narration, you’ll spend some wonderful hours in the company of one. But be warned: from the very first line, you’ll be laughing out loud and looking for friends to introduce to this wonderful young woman.
©1996 Helen Fielding (P)1999 Recorded Books, LLC
What the Critics Say
"A brilliant comic creation." (Salman Rushdie)
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Jill Locust Grove, GA, United States 06-05-12 Member Since 2008Audiobook addict
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"Fun, Fun, Fun"
If you could sum up Bridget Jones’s Diary in three words, what would they be?Smart, funny, endearing
What did you like best about this story?BrIdget is so very real. Having been a singleton myself, I can easily relate to her dating ups and downs.
What does Barbara Rosenblat bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Ms Rosenblat does a great Brit.
Who was the most memorable character of Bridget Jones’s Diary and why?Bridget, of course! She has such inner poise. Mark Bloody Darcy is a great character too.
Any additional comments?One of my all time faves. Sits high atop the Chick Lit genre. Nothing else comes close.
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Andrea L. Whitcomb Upstate New York 07-15-12 Member Since 2012Stunning
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"Outstanding performance of a very fun story."
Barbara Rosenblat's performance captures BJ perfectly! Fun fun fun story.
This is an excellent, light-hearted adventure. As Bridget would say, "VG indeed"2 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"marvelously performed"
Hadn't read this book in many years but was in the mood for a comedy -- it's still very funny, and this reader is absolutely terrific.
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Stephanie Meadville, PA, United States 12-13-12 Member Since 2012Loves to read, it can be anything just has to strike my fancy!
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"Laugh out loud funny!"
If you could sum up Bridget Jones’s Diary in three words, what would they be?Loved it!
What did you like best about this story?The laugh out loud funny parts!
Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblat’s other performances before? How does this one compare?No, thought it was great
If you could take any character from Bridget Jones’s Diary out to dinner, who would it be and why?Marc Darcy, because he is wonderful
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"My inner Bridget peeks her head out sometimes!"
If you've seen the movie than you will definitely like the book better! So full of zany and relatable situations. I think we've all had a bit of those situations. A light herated, fun and easy story.
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"Finally..."
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?I've been waiting for this book to become available so I can stop borrowing it on (heaven forbid) cassette tape from my public library. It is one of the best long trip car books EVER!!
What about Barbara Rosenblat’s performance did you like?The performance is the perfect balance for this book - just snarky enough without going overboard.
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"Watch the movie."
What would have made Bridget Jones???s Diary better?Less whining, less recounting of her daily totals, like-able characters, and a plot.
What was most disappointing about Helen Fielding???s story?It was SO boring and annoying.
What didn???t you like about Barbara Rosenblat???s performance?To be fair, my reaction to the reader may very well be tainted because I found the book so boring. The reading seemed boring, too, but it may have more to do with the subject than with her. I just couldn't separate them.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?Extreme boredom
Any additional comments?I rarely say things like this, but skip the book and watch the movie instead. The movie skims over the two main focuses of the book: whining and giving daily statistics???number of calories consumed, weight, number of cigarettes smoked, number of alcohol units, number of lottery tickets purchased, number of lottery numbers correct, and on and on. At least if I'd been reading the book, I could have skipped over those parts. But listening to them over and over drove me crazy. She goes up a pound, and her world comes crashing down. All she does is whine, and seriously, how does she still have a job?!? I have no sympathy for any of the characters, especially Bridget. I was so bored, I just stopped listening before I was even halfway through it. I enjoyed the movie and was looking forward to listening to the book. What a disappointment!
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"Bridget Jone's Diary read by Helen Fielding best!!"
What did you like about this audiobook?Terrific book! I felt like I was there and Mrs. Fielding did a wonderful job!
How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?It has made me want to read more books by the author and I'm ready for the second book!
Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?Yes, the information is presented in an interesting and insightful manner! The voices are very animated and I could clearly "see" each character.
What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?Nothing! Her performance was excellent!
Do you have any additional comments?I loved this book and will probably listen to it again!
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