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pbella3's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
memoirsofabooklover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Dementia, and Lesbophobia
noranie's review against another edition
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Alcohol
mrej's review against another edition
- 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 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).
Graphic: Eating disorder and Fatphobia
Moderate: Addiction, Sexism, and Alcohol
thesupermassive's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Alcohol
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia