saluki's review against another edition
4.0
So, it seems the book is markedly different to the movie, at least going by the clips I've seen. I wanted to read and direct the book in my mind before seeing the movie as I usually do with adaptations. McDreamy clearly isn't Daniel Cleaver so I think the movie will be very different which means reading the book will give a completely different dimension to Bridget's Diaries.
Still, it was an amusing read even if at times so over-the-top caricature, but then many of Bridget's antics are exaggerated so I expected that. Even so, the ending was delightful in both expected and unexpected ways.
Fun read. I haven't read Mad About the Boy and I'm not sure I want to now. Because, well, Mark Darcy... I sob over fictional characters. I think I'll let Bridget's diaries rest as they are.
Just an after thought on Colin Firth's recent interviews for the movie... and his reaction to being a heartthrob had me rocking but more so his reaction to doing action scenes. He's really up for geriaction movies in future. Laugh... I nearly peed!
gemini_cole680's review against another edition
5.0
Exactly what I wanted "Mad about the boy" to be. Sweet, smart and hilariously Bridget through-and-through. If anything it makes "Mad about the Boy" even more heartbreaking. Oh, Mark Darcy.
fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
3.75
3.75 stars 🌟 "Do you know one of the things I love most about you, Bridget?...That in all the time I've known you I've never once been bored by you."
I laughed. I also really liked how supportive her father was. I guess it's about time I finally get around to watching the movie adaptations of her books.
I laughed. I also really liked how supportive her father was. I guess it's about time I finally get around to watching the movie adaptations of her books.
luna545'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
moogen's review against another edition
4.0
Buying and reading this after the dreadful "Mad About the Boy" was a leap of faith. But this had all the charm of the original.
victoria_sponge's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
exlibrislynne's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
4.0
Listened for Review (PRH Audio)
Overall Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 3.75
Story Rating: 4.25
Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)
Quick Thoughts: This was a fun little addition to the series. I giggled through much of it :) She is every bit of a hot mess that she has always been and pregnancy brain didn't help LOL. If you like the series, you should totally listen to this.
Audio Thoughts:
The audio was really well done and super fun. Make sure to listen to it :)
Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE!
Overall Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 3.75
Story Rating: 4.25
Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)
Quick Thoughts: This was a fun little addition to the series. I giggled through much of it :) She is every bit of a hot mess that she has always been and pregnancy brain didn't help LOL. If you like the series, you should totally listen to this.
Audio Thoughts:
Narrated By Morwenna Banks / Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
The audio was really well done and super fun. Make sure to listen to it :)
Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE!