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Bridget Jones's Diary
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
It's hard to believe there's a single woman on the planet who can't relate to Bridget Jones. Brought to life here by Imogen Church's playful narration, Bridget is as hopelessly irresistible - and just plain hopeless - as ever.
A dazzling urban satire of modern human relations? An ironic, tragic insight into the demise of the nuclear family? Or the confused ramblings of a pissed thirty-something? The third installment in Bridget Jones' journey, Mad About the Boy, is now out.
Critic reviews
"I cannot recommend a book more joyfully... Hilariously funny, miraculously observed, endlessly touching" ( Daily Telegraph)
"Wild comedy... observed with merciless, flamboyant wit. A gloriously funny book" ( Sunday Times)
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- Miss
- 06-11-13
Classic book
Always loved this book, and was very excited to have an unabridged audiobook available. Superbly narrated by Imogen Church. A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice incorporating the neurotic thoughts of a single thirtysomething women just looking for happiness. Warm and charming and laugh out loud funny - a fantastic piece of escapist fiction.
7 people found this helpful
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- Ygraine
- 06-02-16
Not a book for the middle aged.
when I first read this 25 years ago I laughed till I cried. listening to it as a middle aged woman with grown up children I realised the protagonist was in fact boring, facile and the incessant focus on her weight being under 9 stone was seriously worrying. it may be a period piece but I'm so glad that I don't think.like this now and am pretty certain I never did!
6 people found this helpful
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- Zeinab
- 03-08-14
Very Funny
If you could sum up Bridget Jones's Diary in three words, what would they be?
Very amusing entertainment
Would you be willing to try another book from Helen Fielding? Why or why not?
Yes. I really enjoyed listening to it
Have you listened to any of Imogen Church’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I haven't. But I will certainly start looking for more of her performed readings. She's amazing
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I laughed out loud several time, and smirked quite a lot
Any additional comments?
I had watched the movie so pretty much knew what was going to happen, but I still enjoyed listening to it very much, thanks to the several situations the heroine got herself into and to the amazing performance of Imogen Church.
4 people found this helpful
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- marj. fenton
- 30-12-20
loved it
really funny enjoyed it xxwill get no 2 now x was very well read
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- Chris W
- 26-08-14
Usually I enjoy the book better than the film
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Just the way Bridget is described - she is not endearing as portrayed in the film, but stupid.
Would you ever listen to anything by Helen Fielding again?
Not any of the Bridget Jones books, no.
Have you listened to any of Imogen Church’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I haven't listened to any others. I'm not sure if it was the performance that spoilt it for me. I suspect not.
If this book were a film would you go see it?
I still love the film - was just disappointed by the book.
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- Teresa McDermott
- 07-03-14
superbly funny - story and narration
Would you consider the audio edition of Bridget Jones's Diary to be better than the print version?
I never read the print version, its only because it was available in audio that I actually read/listen to the book. Would not read the book as like my memory of Imogen doing Bridget
What other book might you compare Bridget Jones's Diary to, and why?
Bridget JOnes Diary - Edge of Reason, as they are part of the same series. Haven't read/listened to any other books like this
Have you listened to any of Imogen Church’s other performances? How does this one compare?
As above, but I intend to listen to more of her work - totally amazed by her performances - superb
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Here she goes again
Any additional comments?
thanks to Imogen's amazing narration, I now prefer her version of Bridget to the famous Renee Zelwegger's film version of her charactor
2 people found this helpful
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- Michael Pearson
- 09-11-20
Easy listen
Enjoy book, easy listen but not to exciting. Can listen while doing other things. Good.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-08-20
Loved it.
Loved as much as when I 1st read the book. Narration was spot on. Will listen again.
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- AMY
- 27-02-20
Unusually not as good as the film
Was just ok. I normally prefer a book over the film but i found this one much less enjoyable. If you can get through it without being annoyed with the way "vg" is said then good on you!
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- Ally Morrison
- 16-04-19
love Bridget
love the book and films so had to hear it now this way, very well narrated, yet I struggled at first to not want to hear Rene herself.
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- Lauren nicole
- 29-05-15
love
I'm am loving g this is book so funny so cute can't wait to start next one loved the movie but the book is even better. love. the love story and the performance is great loved her voice work great book
6 people found this helpful
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- LeighAna
- 21-04-15
Still wonderful!
Have read this book half a dozen times and this is my first foray into Bridget's world on audio. Exactly the right voice for this entertaining character. Still laughed aloud at bits that I've read many times. Highly recommended.
6 people found this helpful
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- katrine
- 10-05-16
A laugh
If you could sum up Bridget Jones's Diary in three words, what would they be?
Everyday singelton fun!
What other book might you compare Bridget Jones's Diary to and why?
I know that it is surpose to be a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudices, but somehow I fell like that comparison takes something away from the finesse of Helen Fieldings book.
Any additional comments?
I love the movie, but every time I read the book I remember just how much more it brings to the story. So If you like the movie - read the book, not because it is better by leaps, but it really brings more to the world of Bridget Jones!
5 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-11-14
fantastic narrator, great book
What made the experience of listening to Bridget Jones's Diary the most enjoyable?
the narrator sounds exactly like a Bridget would, as well as the Mother and even the guys. She does a superb job, incredible acting talent. The book jumps off the earphones :)
What other book might you compare Bridget Jones's Diary to and why?
none so far, it's the best, i read it twice in a row already
Which scene was your favorite?
no particular one
4 people found this helpful
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- tiffanie
- 24-02-17
Hmmm
I forgot how much women were required to hate themselves in the 90s.
Yikes.
Cute story, but I'm glad feminism has moved forward.
3 people found this helpful
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- C. Lolli
- 05-01-14
Just plain fun!
Have you listened to any of Imogen Church’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not listening to Imogene Church before this, but absolutely loved her Bridget.
Any additional comments?
I've read this book several times, usually following some other heavy tome I wanted to rinse from my head. It's just a good bit of fun, certainly not intellectual, but a light-hearted way to pass time. And, if you think about it, you either know someone who somehow resembles Bridget or maybe you see a little of yourself in her.
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- Carole M.
- 29-01-15
Really Enjoyed This!
This was a lot of fun to listen to and this narrator really captured the essence of Bridget.
2 people found this helpful
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- Elizabeth
- 01-05-22
Meh, meh, meh.
I found every single character in this book selfish, self-centered, shallow, and one-dimensional. Once I looked up the conversion factor for stones to pounds, Bridget really started to grate on my nerves (and weight is mentioned with every entry, so it’s inescapable). Really, she should be grateful she can eat and drink as much as she does, never exercise, and spend the entire book under 130 pounds.
The diary shorthand might be a bit more tolerable in writing, but listening to it is like listening to someone read a heavily abbreviated tweet aloud.
Honestly, I liked the movie more, and I NEVER say that, so this is going back.
1 person found this helpful
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- Erin W
- 12-02-22
Doesn’t age well
Realized this was more enjoyable 20 years ago. I find Bridgets concerns shallow and her friends unlikable.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-07-21
not for adults
maybe if I had read this book when I was in my 20s I would have liked it. Bridget is very immature and too self loathing measuring herself by the number of people who return her calls. too silly for me and gives young women the wrong ideas about life.
1 person found this helpful