Scan barcode
noranie's review against another edition
Kcal counting. She criticizes hers and other people's body. Also I'm not comfortable reading an alcoholic, smoker and binge eating person.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Body shaming, Addiction, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
maryjohnstone's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I really thought that I would love this book since the movie is one of my favourites. But this version of Bridget is so intolerable and fatphobic. I understand that this book was written at a time where diet culture and fat shaming was common place but it made this story much less enjoyable. Even without that, Bridget is rude and entitled and only seems normal compared to her psychotic mother (like she's insane).
I was also upset by the lack of Darcy who was unbelievably dull compared to the aggressively vivid other characters. There was no room for development and their connection felt so forced since Fielding only really introduced him in the last three chapters. This would be fine if I liked this Bridget but I really didn't :(
I spent most of the book comparing it to some of my favourite media - Pride and Prejudice and the film which might not be a fair comparison but just watch these instead.
On a serious note, this book is incredibly triggering for anyone struggling with their weight since almost every 5 minutes Bridget is recording on her weight and calories and commenting on how disgusting it is. There is even a section where Bridget admits to forgetting that calories are necessary to survival if that gives an impression on how warped her mindset is. Luckily for me the numbers went right over my head so didn't bother me much or otherwise I would have DNFed.
As much as I hated this book, I cannot deny that the narrative was very vivid and I still love the story (just not the book).
I was also upset by the lack of Darcy who was unbelievably dull compared to the aggressively vivid other characters. There was no room for development and their connection felt so forced since Fielding only really introduced him in the last three chapters. This would be fine if I liked this Bridget but I really didn't :(
I spent most of the book comparing it to some of my favourite media - Pride and Prejudice and the film which might not be a fair comparison but just watch these instead.
On a serious note, this book is incredibly triggering for anyone struggling with their weight since almost every 5 minutes Bridget is recording on her weight and calories and commenting on how disgusting it is. There is even a section where Bridget admits to forgetting that calories are necessary to survival if that gives an impression on how warped her mindset is. Luckily for me the numbers went right over my head so didn't bother me much or otherwise I would have DNFed.
As much as I hated this book, I cannot deny that the narrative was very vivid and I still love the story (just not the book).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
Moderate: Alcohol, Addiction, and Sexism
thesupermassive's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Addiction, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia
More...