Anyone read 50 shades of gray?

Bentley2718

Just watch Secretary with Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader for god's sake.

I've never even heard of this book until I stumbled across this thread, but can I just second this ^^^ That film was the beginning of my ridiculous thing for James Spader.

I would have fallen asleep during the Secretary, but I was on a date, and that seemed rude. To each their own.

Hellbent_Heidi

You wont understand the hype if you dont go on to read the last two books. The next two books are about the development of the relationship between Ana and Christian. But if you didnt fall in love with their characters in the first book then dont bother to continue.

I didn't find anything redeeming about either of the characters. She was not a strong character, and the only thing he had going for him was money and looks, but her character repeatedly acted like the money didn't matter, so we were supposed to believe that she couldn't stay away from him even though she thought he was overbearing, controlling and emotionally damaged, just because he was "so hot" and his pants hung "that way" (another way over-used expression).

Anyway, I did read some Amazon reviews, so I know how it ends, but still feel like the whole thing lacked strong character connections. I know that a ton of people really loved these books, but I will never understand why this particular book series has become such a big deal (great marketing people most likely!).

Anyway, to answer the OP...I certainly wouldn't recommend buying all 3 at once. Read the first (if you must), and then decide if you want to spend the money on them. Better yet...borrow them if you can, and don't spend the money!

poustotah

I've read all three books and I think they are all poorly written and just repetitive. Not to mention fairly unrealistic.

tialeanne

I made it 40% through the first book and gave up. If I had to read "Holy *kitten*" or "inner goddess" one more time, I was going to lose it. The writing isn't very good. The characters aren't very likeable. There HAVE to be better sex books out there.

I put the book down and picked up Game of Thrones...

A Song of Ice and Fire is probably at the top of my favorite fantasy list... the waiting between the books is so annoying!

Shannon023

A Song of Ice and Fire is probably at the top of my favorite fantasy list... the waiting between the books is so annoying!

Ditto. I'd like to go back and read from the beginning. Each book is better than the one before it! :smokin:

OnMyWeigh464

Go on YouTube and search "Ellen reads 50 shades of grey". Pretty funny.

Fani2003

My wife is on the third book in the series. My sex life has improved dramaticaly since she started.

My husband will agree with this statement....

_Elemenopee_

My wife is on the third book in the series. My sex life has improved dramaticaly since she started.

My husband will agree with this statement....

Mine would LOVE for that to happen..LOL

Sweetcheeks278

My wife is on the third book in the series. My sex life has improved dramaticaly since she started.

LMAO!! I take it she likes the books?

TNTwedell

You wont understand the hype if you dont go on to read the last two books. The next two books are about the development of the relationship between Ana and Christian. But if you didnt fall in love with their characters in the first book then dont bother to continue.

I didn't find anything redeeming about either of the characters. She was not a strong character, and the only thing he had going for him was money and looks, but her character repeatedly acted like the money didn't matter, so we were supposed to believe that she couldn't stay away from him even though she thought he was overbearing, controlling and emotionally damaged, just because he was "so hot" and his pants hung "that way" (another way over-used expression).

Yes! Yes! Yes!
I kept reading thinking "ok. so if he didn't have money & wasn't good looking - would she still be allowing him to treat her like this"
Hell NO! because every other page, we were reminded that he is "50 shades of ****ed up"
we-get-it.
And seriously - I couldn't - FOR.THE.LIFE.OF.ME figure out what he saw in HER either (other then she's a "sub"?)

Oh, and the pants "that way"
I have to leave this thread, cause Im getting all irritated again. HA

clneary

Not my normal read, but I am enjoying the books very much. I am normally a Twilight type reader, but heard so much I just had to read, and after the first book then I had to keep on reading to find out what happends, so far so good.

MrEmoticon

I tried to read it but it felt like a 13 year old wrote the book.

So pretty much like twilight.

Bentley2718

And seriously - I couldn't - FOR.THE.LIFE.OF.ME figure out what he saw in HER either (other then she's a "sub"?)

She's young, attractive, and allows herself to be controlled. Bonus points for being sexually naive, Marco Polo syndrome and all that.

dls06

I'm ashamed to admit I read it. Was the 2nd book I've ever tossed into the trash. :indifferent:

The (boring) sex scenes didn't bother me, but the repetition of phrases, expressions (holy crap!!) and her schizo "inner goddess" references drove me nuts!

One Amazon reviewer summed it up best:

"Once upon a time...
I'm Ana. I'm clumsy and naive. I like books. I dig this guy. He couldn't possibly like me. He's rich. I wonder if he's gay? His eyes are gray. Super gray. Intensely gray. Intense AND gray. Serious and gray. Super gray. Dark and gray. [insert 100+ other ways to say "gray eyes" here]
I blush. I gasp. He touches me "down there." I gasp again. He gasps. We both gasp. I blush some more. I gasp some more. I refer to my genitals as "down there" a few more times. I blush some more. Sorry, I mean I "flush" some more. I bite my lip. He gasps a lot more. More gasping. More blushing/flushing. More lip biting. Still more gasping.
The end."

:laugh:

LMAO... thanks for saving me from spending the cash on this trash!
:drinker:

:laugh: I think I'll pass. Thanks for the reviews.

Mustlovepugs11

I have read all three. Great series!! :blushing:

skylark94

I tried to read it but it felt like a 13 year old wrote the book.

Agreed. I only got through a few chapters before I sent it packing. Horrible.

pudadough

Seeing so many posts about this vapid book makes it hard for me to defend my own gender...

And now they're invading Pinterest with comments like "Is he 50?!?" on every.single.photo. Of a guy. Anywhere on the site. Makes me want to scream.

osualex

I'm on the second book. I pretty much only read it because the sex scenes are really hot, haha. It's smutty drivel, IMO, but not terrible for erotica.

Hellbent_Heidi

Seeing so many posts about this vapid book makes it hard for me to defend my own gender...

And now they're invading Pinterest with comments like "Is he 50?!?" on every.single.photo. Of a guy. Anywhere on the site. Makes me want to scream

Oh jeez...are you serious?

I also find it a bit sad that so many women apparently have such boring sex lives that they're being so 'blown away' by the relatively lame scenes in this book.

DieVixen

mommy porn,and badly written fan fic

SweetDee80

I'm ashamed to admit I read it. Was the 2nd book I've ever tossed into the trash. :indifferent:

The (boring) sex scenes didn't bother me, but the repetition of phrases, expressions (holy crap!!) and her schizo "inner goddess" references drove me nuts!

One Amazon reviewer summed it up best:

"Once upon a time...
I'm Ana. I'm clumsy and naive. I like books. I dig this guy. He couldn't possibly like me. He's rich. I wonder if he's gay? His eyes are gray. Super gray. Intensely gray. Intense AND gray. Serious and gray. Super gray. Dark and gray. [insert 100+ other ways to say "gray eyes" here]
I blush. I gasp. He touches me "down there." I gasp again. He gasps. We both gasp. I blush some more. I gasp some more. I refer to my genitals as "down there" a few more times. I blush some more. Sorry, I mean I "flush" some more. I bite my lip. He gasps a lot more. More gasping. More blushing/flushing. More lip biting. Still more gasping.
The end."

:laugh:

Haha So accurate. The author is not a very good one and just uses the same phrases over and over again. If one reads this it is definitely not from a literacy perspective.

jcamby

I enjoyed the books. I'm on Book #3....it's an easy read - def not a literary award winner but entertaining to say the least!

ericarae33

I've read the series, and I loved it...My husband started reading it and seems to like it...

marynmarty

I heard it was really good!!! It's been on the View a couple of times with an interview with the author. I heard it's pretty steamy...I'm waiting for my mom to finish with it (which I'm shocked she's reading it) so I can get my hands on it. She said I will like it and so will my husband (if you know what I mean) LOL

Jovialation

mattmoo33

just finished the 2nd book - they arent war and peace but for me they are light and entertaining and just what I need for a bit of light relief :blushing: after a stressful day at work

Oh and hubby is sooooo not complaining!

KissMyAx

It's a DANGEROUS read!!! You will find yourself humping the book! :P

judith3

Not the best books in the world ive definetly read better like many said the writing isnt the best i dont mind the sex scenes but so help me god if she says THERE one more freaking time im going to throw something!!! The book is extremely repetitive but it was ok i got the second one mainly because im intrigued with knowing why on earth he is so "50 shades of Fu**ked up"

on a side note has anyone noticed he wears the same freaking pants she loves so much that hang on his hips "that way" like every other freaking day i mean for a billionaire he should have more clothes

mzhokie

Okay I have heard way too many times now about how bad the writing is..... when one person told me the writing was bad and they liked the Twilight books.... I knew it wasn't for me.

If you guys like this "type" of book.... Check out the Sleeping Beauty Trilogy written by Anne Rice

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sleeping_Beauty_Trilogy