I had some problems with this book that stem from the fact that looking at it for the first time 20 years later I don't know if it's trying to comment on certain things by presenting them as it does or it aims to present that as reality in the sense that we don't question it too much. 
 For instance, Bridget's obsession with her weight is accurate in it reflects many girl's struggles. But living in a world where body image and eating disorders are legitimate concerns it made me extremely uncomfortable to read about a woman who was around 133 pounds at her heaviest obsess (graphically at times) about her weight and body image. 
 Additionally, while this may be a personal thing, much of Daniel's flirting came off creepy rather than sexy to me. Was I supposed to be questioning the lines of sexual harassment? And I don't generally consider myself one to judge office romances. 
 I have pretty successfully kept myself ignorant of Bridget Jones within pop culture, so I'm coming at some of this with what I know is a different perspective.