“Should never, ever have got involved with men again. Had completely forgotten the nightmare of ‘Why hasn’t he called.’” – Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a fictional diary based around the bumbling British character of Bridget Jones and her struggle to navigate everyday life. This is the third in the Bridget Jones series, and whilst the previous instalments have often been chastised for lacking substance, Mad About the Boy delves into deeper topics of bereavement and single parenting. Fielding manages to find the right balance between this much needed shift in tone and the classic lightheartedness of Bridget Jones.
Whilst some people find Bridget Jones’ distinctive diary entry style difficult to get into, there was noticeably more experimentation in writing style in this book. And though you don’t necessarily have to read the first two books to grasp the novel, I find that this does add depth to each of the characters. Mad About the Boy, so far, is the strongest of the series.
Rating: 4/5
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