50 Shades of Grey

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  • StheK
    StheK Posts: 443 Member
    attention guys- get this book and read your lady or lady of evening a bed time story and thank me later.

    Idea generator?
    Made me never want to have sex again, ever, with anyone. Blech.

    And totally took me back to the abusive relationship I was in when I was 19.

    It's like a 101 guide to an unhealthy relationship. Plus she blatantly misused the oxford comma.

    And you can get better smut online for free. With correct grammar and less dun-con.

    I have never read any part of it nor will but a person who did described the general plot and I said "so it is a book that makes a parody of all the stereotypical bad/stupid choices a woman can make getting into a relationship".

    My guess is that it brought something a bit mysterious and perhaps taboo for many into a bit of the mainstream so it was their first real reading of BDSM stuff (disclosure...not my thing but not offended by it) and as such the book was alluring.
    Those of us saying it's a textbook abusive relationship are not saying so because of the "BDSM," which really isn't BDSM at all. We're saying it because if the CG character were not rich and handsome, Ana would have taken out a restraining order against him by chapter 3.

    Ditto. And any man who read this to me expecting me to get all hot and bothered would find himself outside in the cold dark in about 30 seconds flat. This book is the epitome of everything I never want. I am not one of those "this is the death of society" people, but the number of women out there who think this is a love story makes me really tempted to lose faith in us as a species.
  • shrinkingWITS
    shrinkingWITS Posts: 108
    If this ruins SOA for me I'll be very disapointed.

    THIS!!!

    Poorly written books. Bleh
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I'm quite looking forward to the dramatisation of this book:
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    I'd actually go see that one. And still respect the actors in it.
  • becckii
    becckii Posts: 32 Member
    I wanted Ian Somerhalder and Alexis Bledel. Regardless of casting the books were awful and had no plot. (I guess that was to be expected when she used Twilight as inspiration!) I have no idea how this film will turn out but I have zero expectations for it.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    My personal choice for Christian is Patrick Bergin. He's already got the role down pat.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Make your own movie or get online and search free amateur BDSM. Much more fun and cheaper.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    If the rule applies that the book is always better than the movie..this one is in BIG trouble already. I barely finished the first book because I just couldn't get past the horrible writing. :noway:

    I hope these actors are practicing up on their 'blushing, flushing and gasping", because that's pretty much half the text of the book :laugh:
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I hope these actors are practicing up on their 'blushing, flushing and gasping", because that's pretty much half the text of the book :laugh:

    Oh lord, and a few mentioned the term "inner goddess"...sigh. I'm guilty havent read it, but have surmised it quite nicely on my own. Pretty much any time you see some cheesey "naughty" novel written for women that becomes a hit you know it will be poorly written, boring, tame, and vanilla. OOOOO bisexual sex scene how dangerous...sigh another boring chick flick.
  • Ivey05131980
    Ivey05131980 Posts: 1,118 Member
    I win. Plot summary of 50 shades of grey in a gif

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    the end.


    oh. p.s. dumbledore dies


    OH EM GEE!! Funny as HELL!! Bwhahahahah!!
  • crackur
    crackur Posts: 473 Member
    horrible casting.........probably should have remained just literal.

    I'm a guy and I was Christian before she wrote the books.......stuff found on my bedroom dresser =P
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I'm a guy and I was Christian before she wrote the books.
    Not something to brag about.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I hope these actors are practicing up on their 'blushing, flushing and gasping", because that's pretty much half the text of the book :laugh:

    Oh lord, and a few mentioned the term "inner goddess"...sigh. I'm guilty havent read it, but have surmised it quite nicely on my own. Pretty much any time you see some cheesey "naughty" novel written for women that becomes a hit you know it will be poorly written, boring, tame, and vanilla. OOOOO bisexual sex scene how dangerous...sigh another boring chick flick.
    I listened to the audio books rather than reading that drivel. And I only did so because that way when I critcize it, no one can say I don't know what I'm talking about due to not having read it.

    However, my impression before "reading" was confirmed and you are absolutely correct.
  • MissVamp13
    MissVamp13 Posts: 53
    No comment :(

    Am so disappointed, as a huge Ian Somerhalder fan I was hoping he would be cast. This Charlie guy I jiust cant find him attractive enough to play Christian. Dakota is ok as Ana I guess x
  • abetterbrandi
    abetterbrandi Posts: 131
    I am OBSESSED with Charlie. God, that man is PERFECTION.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    I'm a guy and I was Christian before she wrote the books.
    Not something to brag about.
    :drinker:
    Agreed....the 'sexiness' aside, Christian was a giant d-bag control freak, who would have been kicked to the curb by any self-respecting woman after his first childish jealous rage!
  • Bubbakristie
    Bubbakristie Posts: 4 Member
    lol....my life is waaaaay better than 50 shades, and she(author) makes him kinda jacked up. Which is not good if you are a Dom to be that emotionally wrecked and then having a sub. I would have ran far far far away....just sayin... Does make the vanillas come out of the closet and want to learn more about bdsm, which is fine, but then get caught up with the wrong people cause they don't know any better.... does that make sense?
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    I'm a guy and I was Christian before she wrote the books.
    Not something to brag about.
    :drinker:
    Agreed....the 'sexiness' aside, Christian was a giant d-bag control freak, who would have been kicked to the curb by any self-respecting woman after his first childish jealous rage!

    There is nothing sexy about being abusive.
  • mdhummel
    mdhummel Posts: 201 Member
    I'm unfamiliar with both actors so I'm indifferent at this point. Definitely not my first choice of actors for the movie!
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    duplicate post :blushing: (oh look, I'm 'flushing crimson')
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    I'm a guy and I was Christian before she wrote the books.
    Not something to brag about.
    :drinker:
    Agreed....the 'sexiness' aside, Christian was a giant d-bag control freak, who would have been kicked to the curb by any self-respecting woman after his first childish jealous rage!

    There is nothing sexy about being abusive.
    Absolutely agreed....what I meant was the "OMG, he's so good looking" and "his pants hung LIKE THAT" references in the book...as if looks can compensate for being a total immature d-bag.
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    It's bad enough someone wrote that abomination, but now they're going to violate the brains of the masses by making a movie? Entertainment has gone WAY downhill.

    THIS.

    So much this.

    Don't even have to read the thread to this.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I'm a guy and I was Christian before she wrote the books.
    Not something to brag about.
    :drinker:
    Agreed....the 'sexiness' aside, Christian was a giant d-bag control freak, who would have been kicked to the curb by any self-respecting woman after his first childish jealous rage!

    There is nothing sexy about being abusive.
    Absolutely agreed....what I meant was the "OMG, he's so good looking" and "his pants hung LIKE THAT" references in the book...as if looks can compensate for being a total immature d-bag.
    Not just looks. He's also rich. So, you know, stalking and control issues are perfectly OK.

    And, you know, accusing your WIFE of trying to trap you when she winds up pregnant the storming off to get drunk with your ex dom who hates your wife and wants you back.

    What a hero.

    *swoon*
  • joywo
    joywo Posts: 39 Member
    Charlie Hunnan cleans up beautifully and he has the stare down! Not sure about the girl tho.
  • PepperWorm
    PepperWorm Posts: 1,206
    Make your own movie or get online and search free amateur BDSM. Much more fun and cheaper.

    ROFL, ok. Thread winner.
  • sandy_gee
    sandy_gee Posts: 372 Member
    Didn't even recognize either of the names. Googled and still not impressed.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    Not just looks. He's also rich. So, you know, stalking and control issues are perfectly OK.

    And, you know, accusing your WIFE of trying to trap you when she winds up pregnant the storming off to get drunk with your ex dom who hates your wife and wants you back.

    What a hero.

    *swoon*
    Oh jeez! I didn't read the second or third books, but it annoyed me in the first one how she kept claiming not to care about his money. As if she would have kept going back if he was some guy who made like $50K a year?
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    Wasn't very happy when the announcement was made...I'm going to do some watching of Sons of Anarchy to see what I think of him. I just don't see those two when I picture Christian and Ana in my mind when I was reading the books...but I will still go see the movie August 2014...maybe I will be pleasantly surprised.
  • buckshot1969
    buckshot1969 Posts: 87
    I read the first book and lost interest instantly took me three weeks to finish it but curiosity kept me going back hoping it would get better...who cares lol..but Charlie Hunnam is one hot hot hot man!!!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Not just looks. He's also rich. So, you know, stalking and control issues are perfectly OK.

    And, you know, accusing your WIFE of trying to trap you when she winds up pregnant the storming off to get drunk with your ex dom who hates your wife and wants you back.

    What a hero.

    *swoon*
    Oh jeez! I didn't read the second or third books, but it annoyed me in the first one how she kept claiming not to care about his money. As if she would have kept going back if he was some guy who made like $50K a year?
    They were just SO IN LOVE!!!! And no one understands because no one else knows what it's like to BE IN LOVE!!!!

    Money mattered not at all. Not one little bit. It's ROMANCE!!!

    Now would you quit looking at Christian. I know you want him but he's MINE. MY HUSBAND, not yours. Keep your hands to yourself.

    And just because you're a nurse taking care of my comatose stepfather doesn't mean I can't tell you want him, too. *glare, glare, glare*
  • Helenavee42
    Helenavee42 Posts: 175
    I hope these actors are practicing up on their 'blushing, flushing and gasping", because that's pretty much half the text of the book :laugh:

    Not to mention murmuring. Seriously that's about the way they said everything in the book.

    I liked the general story but the book was very poorly written.

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