Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
The book is a humorous and honest portrayal of a single woman's life in London. The protagonist, a 30-something year old woman, struggles with her weight, smoking, and alcohol consumption, all while trying to navigate her love life and career. The story is told through her personal diary entries, which include her daily calorie counts, number of cigarettes smoked, and other personal anecdotes. It's a modern take on romantic relationships and self-improvement, with a healthy dose of comedy.
The 661st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 71,000
- Original Language
- English
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