Bridget Jones's Diary

Bridget Jones is a thirty-something singleton who decides to take control of her life by recording her encounters with the opposite sex and her eating and drinking habits in a diary.

The result is a hilarious and touching account of one woman's search for self-improvement and love in 1990s London.

Bridget Jones's Diary is an immensely likeable book. It's funny, poignant and, above all, relatable.

Few women will be able to read it without seeing themselves in Bridget's shoes at some point. And that is perhaps the book's greatest strength.

Helen Fielding has created a character that readers can't help but root for, despite her many flaws. Bridget is an everywoman and her trials and tribulations will strike a chord with anyone who has ever tried (and failed) to change their life for the better.

The book is also very well written. Fielding has a sharp eye for detail and a keen ear for dialogue, both of which are on display in Bridget's diary entries.

All in all, Bridget Jones's Diary is a highly enjoyable read. It's funny, moving and, above all, relatable. If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh and make you think, then this is it.