Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

20 reviews

sarahrbriggs's review against another edition

dark lighthearted slow-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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Fatphobia, and Alcoholism

sci_cloudy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

Having seen the movie first, I was surprised at how neurotic Bridget really is - and with that mother it is quite understandable. While I did laugh, I also found the book slightly depressing due to the abysmal way romantic relationships are portrayed in all cases (not just Bridget). They are a stark contrast to the friendships portrayed. Maybe that is the idea? I think Bridget is a caricature of every one of us. We all have moments of doubt, wish we were in some way 'better' and projecting our ideal into people we don't really know. Bridget does just that, which is why we can all relate and like her - even though she ist not really likable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Alcoholism, and Dysphoria

ophycore's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Alcohol, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Alcoholism, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Dysphoria and Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape, Classism, and Pregnancy

Some very insensitive mentions of rape. Calories / Weight mentioned on most pages. Lots of smoking / mentioned on most pages.

eviecanactuallyread's review

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Gaslighting and Homophobia

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

acashton's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Eating disorder

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

rbacon's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

Tbh I understand why so many people love it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism

omeganebula's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

This book is pretty dated to say the least. Watch the movie, it's much better than this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Racial slurs

abithereader's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia