Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

16 reviews

swaggypinay's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Sexism

sophiemundy13's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

Loved the films, enjoyed the book. Dated in places, like current affairs, but funny with hindsight. Not a big fan of the fatphobia/her obsession with her weight and calorie intake, but def a reflection of the time it was written 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Dysphoria

Minor: Suicide, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

jesspages's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book definitely didn't age well

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Dysphoria, Body shaming, and Alcohol

newreadsamongthetrees's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Part of my high rating is due to how big of a fan I am of the Bridget Jones’s Diary movie and the fact that the book made me feel that I was able to see “deleted scenes” from the movie. There may be some themes in the book that are out-dated or unnecessary, but what should I expect from a book that is supposed to be a diary of a woman in her early 30’s navigating through life while trying to improve upon herself. Bridget is certainly a flawed character but that is what makes her feel so human.

But do be warned, this book does not handle weight issues lightly. Bridget does seem to hold some body image issues, which are not made better by certain people around her. Some ongoing jokes are crude as well. 

It was a fun book to read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism

aliasbooklover's review against another edition

challenging lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

i bet this was revolutionary back in 1996. it's toxic in 2021.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

usasasa'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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Racism and Homophobia

Minor: Emotional abuse