Am I the only one who hasn't read 50 Shades?

katamus
katamus Posts: 2,363 Member
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Honestly, it's madness.

I think it was the fact that my stepmother said "oh it's so dirty! It's like porn! You should read it, you can borrow my Kindle!"

All I could think was.. Yeah, I don't know if I want to touch your Kindle knowing that. I'll pass on your girly book.
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  • BelindaDuvessa
    BelindaDuvessa Posts: 1,014 Member
    That's not the reason I don't want to read it. I'm not a fan of Twilight, and apparently this is Twilight fan-fiction originally. I could be wrong on that, but the writing is comparable, so I'm just....no. Not gonna touch it.
  • GorillaEsq
    GorillaEsq Posts: 2,198 Member
    I'd rather step on my own nuts.
  • katamus
    katamus Posts: 2,363 Member
    I'd rather step on my own nuts.

    I'd like to see you attempt that. Lol.
  • Molly_Maguire
    Molly_Maguire Posts: 1,103 Member
    Literally and without question the absolute WORST book I've ever read. Don't bother with it, it was *kitten*.
  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
    I haven't--people were posting excerpts of the writing on here. The quotes were amusing but also very effective at making sure I never open the book. (Not because of sexual content, but because of writing style. Not my cup of tea.)
  • Starbuck2020
    Starbuck2020 Posts: 173 Member
    It sounds dumb, although I did enjoy the sookie stackhouse series.
  • ihateroses
    ihateroses Posts: 893 Member
    ^^ what those 2 said.

    I read the first chapter...If it wasn't for the sexual content. I'd think a 10 year old wrote/edited it.
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member
    Literally and without question the absolute WORST book I've ever read. Don't bother with it, it was *kitten*.

    Yes, you're one of the lucky few. You can't unsee things!
  • HellsKells
    HellsKells Posts: 671 Member
    That's not the reason I don't want to read it. I'm not a fan of Twilight, and apparently this is Twilight fan-fiction originally. I could be wrong on that, but the writing is comparable, so I'm just....no. Not gonna touch it.

    It definitely was a Twilight fan fiction before the names were changed and it was published.

    A really funny review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215
  • katamus
    katamus Posts: 2,363 Member
    It sounds dumb, although I did enjoy the sookie stackhouse series.

    Yes! I only have the first book but I have followed True Blood.
  • KYBETH
    KYBETH Posts: 52
    I haven't don't have time. By the time I get to it, all three books will be a mini series somewhere. OH well :sad:
  • Drunkadelic
    Drunkadelic Posts: 948 Member
    Literally and without question the absolute WORST book I've ever read. Don't bother with it, it was *kitten*.
    yep
  • Drunkadelic
    Drunkadelic Posts: 948 Member
    It sounds dumb, although I did enjoy the sookie stackhouse series.

    Yes! I only have the first book but I have followed True Blood.
    stick with the show. The books ruined it for me :-/
  • BFarnsworth
    BFarnsworth Posts: 210 Member
    I don't plan to read it or watch the movie that's already in the works.
  • Reinventing_Me
    Reinventing_Me Posts: 1,053 Member
    I haven't read it either. Didn't have the desire to.
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    From what I've heard, they wouldn't appeal to me. If I'm going to spend my time reading a book, I would rather it be intellectually stimulating. I get plenty of the other kind of stimulation. :wink:
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    I haven't read it, nor Twilight :noway: Sacrifice me now, but truly and honestly I believe vampires should burn in sunlight, not sparkle and glitter. Just my opinion.
  • bodiva88
    bodiva88 Posts: 308 Member
    I heard how poorly written it was and decided there's plenty of well-written erotica out there. So I'll pass.
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    You can find better erotica for free online. As for the Twilight connection, she totally ripped it off.
  • authormarieskye
    authormarieskye Posts: 64 Member
    I admit I've read them, and loved them. Are they the best written stuff? Absolutely not, but I have apparently become obsessed in casting who I think should be in the movie, and I'm apparently serious about it too lol
  • Krissi921
    Krissi921 Posts: 62 Member
    My reading time these days is so limited anyhow, I really don't want to waste it on a trash book like that. I've heard enough about it to know it's not for me.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I think it's just marketing hype. No one I know has read it.
  • Jongfaith
    Jongfaith Posts: 195
    Oh come on it was not the worst book ever... Storyline was predictable and at times boring but how else would you ever realize you were entirely Vanilla.... and wanted to keep it that way! lol

    I love books and will read anything though! I will never reread it though I am happy to have that little glimpse into adult fantasy that I never wish to experience.
  • katamus
    katamus Posts: 2,363 Member
    I haven't read it, nor Twilight :noway: Sacrifice me now, but truly and honestly I believe vampires should burn in sunlight, not sparkle and glitter. Just my opinion.

    Agreed. I refused to watch Twilight until my cable for shut off and I already borrowed all of my neighbor's other movies.
  • stinkpurty
    stinkpurty Posts: 148
    I wish I had been as smart as you. A friend who was reading them before me told me they weren't as kinky and hot as people had been saying, but failed to warn me about the horrible writing and repetition. I was in the middle of the first book (like a true sucker I bought all three at once) I found out it was Twilight fan fiction. Any chance of arousal was removed. I am supposed to picturing Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart as Christian and Ana...I don't think so.
  • Deborahericka
    Deborahericka Posts: 3
    Cant get into it!:sick:
  • nuffexercise2012
    nuffexercise2012 Posts: 140
    haven't read it and no plans to either
  • katamus
    katamus Posts: 2,363 Member
    I wish I had been as smart as you. A friend who was reading them before me told me they weren't as kinky and hot as people had been saying, but failed to warn me about the horrible writing and repetition. I was in the middle of the first book (like a true sucker I bought all three at once) I found out it was Twilight fan fiction. Any chance of arousal was removed. I am supposed to picturing Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart as Christian and Ana...I don't think so.

    Some friend, huh? Lol.

    I'm sorry for your loss. :(
  • Manda86
    Manda86 Posts: 1,859 Member
    Not I! Poorly written smut isn't my cup of tea.
  • Starbuck2020
    Starbuck2020 Posts: 173 Member
    It sounds dumb, although I did enjoy the sookie stackhouse series.

    Yes! I only have the first book but I have followed True Blood.
    stick with the show. The books ruined it for me :-/

    book 1 is almost exactly like season 1. After that they become 2 different things. It is fun to watch a totally different take on everything while watching the show. The books are still good, but shouldn't be compared to the show.

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