Bridget Jones Mad about the Boy

It was a thoroughly enjoyable read!

Anyone can instantly connect with Bridget in this book, I've never read the first book 'Bridget Jones' Diary' by Helen Fielding. Although I have seen the films, Bridget Jones' Diary and The Edge of Reason I know it's not the same but they're brilliant films! I do wish I had and I may even go back and read it. Bridget's voice comes through in a comically and melancholy way through the use of diary entries and flashbacks. It's particularly authentic that the diary entries use contractions, taboos and abbreviations and the lack of perfect grammar gives the book an amazing edge. It almost feels like you know Bridget, you instantly spark a connection and relate to so many things she describes even if she is over 50 in this novel. She struggles with love, loss and single parenting disasters! I myself am a single non parent of 20 years of age so relating to a 50+ woman with 2 small children and with troubles of loss and heart ache was a real surprise to me for me to be agreeing and completely understanding some of the emotions and conundrums she encounters!
  It well and truly is the perfect summer read for those of you that will be jetting away to beautiful sandy beaches! As well as those of you who will (hopefully) enjoy the English weather! OR in all fairness where ever you are, it was a really good read and because it was so modern and related to events of the time that I knew about which was really refreshing.
  Now I just need something else to get my teeth or should i say eyes into! Any recommendations gals and guys would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for reading,
Megan :) x