Reviews tagging 'Dysphoria'

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

6 reviews

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

Spoiler

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

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

theodore_logan's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

• 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

mark darcy 🫶🫶🫶

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Body shaming, Dysphoria, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Misogyny and Fatphobia

moonyalien's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective slow-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

4.0

I was surprised how little Bridget weigh and how big of a problem it was presented in the film. It was a fun listen. The atmosphere of the 00s with landlines and missed calls is something else.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dysphoria and Eating disorder

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