50 shades of grey..

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  • Goodbye_Thunder_Thighs
    Goodbye_Thunder_Thighs Posts: 91
    Just leaving this nugget of awesome here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215
    I read the first two books. Big mistake.

    The writing was horrid. It wasn't even about bondage, more like emotional abuse. The main character, the female, was NOT strong. She was a weakling who turned into jello at the knees just because Mr. Grey was supposedly rich and hot. He was ridiculously rich. He was such a turn-off. The author tried to get 'shocking' and graphic, but it was ridiculous. The two bondage scenes were a joke...

    There are several, several, SEVERAL lines that are repeated over and over...used, washed, rinsed, repeat...it was like reading the same thing over and over again. I read the second book hoping for some kind of...redemption, redeeming... something..all I got was a massive disappointment. What a waste of money!

    I did look up spoilers on part 3, and am sooo glad I did not read it.

    For the most accurate review EVER on all three books, I would suggest this site:

    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215

    It's so freaking hilarious, honest, and on point. I was laughing so hard because everything she said was true.

    Horrible books. Lame, lame.

    "We aim to please."
    *gag*


    These ^^^^
    Worst series I've ever read, and I've read a lot of books
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    ,,,
  • SunKissed1989
    SunKissed1989 Posts: 1,314 Member
    Well, I enjoyed them...I'm just gonna leave it at that :smile:
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    I will sad to admit I enjoyed the books on a soft p8rn/ romance kind of level. Made a change to my usual literary fodder LOL

    But this is the real 50 shades for most of us :ohwell:

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  • GoffGirl1029
    GoffGirl1029 Posts: 93 Member
    read them, liked them, but I'm not real sure how a movie can be made and it not be straight up porn.
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    I got bored half way through the second book...
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    It's bad BDSM lite. No thanks.
  • thedescentofhope
    thedescentofhope Posts: 118 Member
    I read it. I reviewed it.

    Here's my opinion if your interested.


    Book Review

    50 Shades of Gray by E L James

    A book of sexual fantasy as realistic as it is ridiculous.


    Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey are clumsily composed characters; with a little fine tuning they would certainly far more deserving of my attention - if only James focused a little more on them and less on the mind numbingly boring sex. Although the characters were at times engaging and interesting I couldn’t help but want more. Christian Grey - grey eyes, grey suit, tie. Ugh. I see what James attempted to do but it was just that - an attempt. James valiantly endeavours to project the thoughts and emotions of a 21 year old female but sadly she fell short.

    The sex scenes become porgressively frequent the further you delve to the point where they are both unbelievable and prosaic. I found it increasingly to connect with the characters as the novel flits between scenes which are easily comparable with a low budget porno.

    A couple of sore points for me;whatmodern 21 year old female (no matter how juvenile and naive) reffers to her vagina as ‘down there’ or ‘her sex’. I actually felt embarrassed for Anastasia each time she utters these words (which is very,veryoften!). I was driven almost to the point of nausea reading such tripe. The use of ‘inner Godess’ was another thing that irked me. The use of the phrase is tedious to me in general but the fact it cropped up pretty muchevery single page, sometimes several times in asingle (!)paragraph in effect drove me insane.

    The novel is not all bad news however, James’ knowledge and use of the English language was massively appreciated with passages of the novel richly detailed without being OTT. A beautiful picture is painted for the reader, filled with promising characters, rich settings and a competent knowledge of classical music, literature and wine which will surely thrill the minds of many readers while other passages with thrill the loins of others. James easily omits many trivial details which would have otherwise made the novel draining; she often seems to know what the reader wants and readily gives it to you.

    The frequent editorial mistakes are another nuisance. I found the easily noticeable and highly distracting. Many sentences and scenes are repeated to such an extent that I began to get a sense of déjàvuevery couple of paragraphs. Also during Ana and Rays brief dialogue her flit between calling him Ray one moment then Dad the next was irritating aswell.

    In reading this novel I strongly feel this is something James needed to do for herself - it’s as though she wishes to convince the world the desire, thewantto be debased, to be spanked, to be both submissive and dominant is not unnatural; that classing it as distasteful is caused by our imagination, brought about by the fearful confines of our minds.

    Sorry Ms. James but50 Shades of Greydidn’t quite hit the mark for me, in all respects, and it certainly did not inspire me to read anything else centering around BDSM.

    I won’t be reviewing the final two books of the ‘50 Shades’ trilogy even though I am well into the second book, I’m bored already - the initial shock of all the BDSM and sudden rough sex has long ago worn off and I fear in producing another review I would be simply repeating myself.

    There is something enticing in this novel, perhaps it is the unknown that comes with learning about such a taboo subject as BDSM or perhaps it is learning more about Christian Grey’s past and how he became who and what he is. But in the end it just didn’t cut it. James should have sat on this for another couple of years, done some major editing and had a reading panel taking a look at it before releasing it to the masses at a ridiculously high price. I’m aware the book was released in chapters originally which is maybe why it has so many faults, but all the same - editing can be easily done before a book release.

    ★★☆☆☆
  • Shayztar
    Shayztar Posts: 415 Member
    Just leaving this nugget of awesome here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215

    Muahahaha! I liked the first book, kinda. Didn't much like the second book, but I was already knee-deep. HATED the third book. It was like taking medicine. But I had to finish, because it's foolish to have a opinion on something without all the facts.

    My FAVOURITE part of the above link is the word count at the end. How many times did I want to stab myself in the eyes when they were constantly muttering and murmuring to each other? Oh myyy has nothing on the fact that he murmured when he was angry.
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  • MyPsalm63
    MyPsalm63 Posts: 303
    No I haven't read it and won't
  • fmebear
    fmebear Posts: 172 Member
    i want to get a silver tie
    You could use the silver tie on me! Just sayin! :flowerforyou:
  • RachelSRoach1
    RachelSRoach1 Posts: 435 Member
    It's not something I would own up to reading...
  • BellaLunaFleur
    BellaLunaFleur Posts: 154 Member
    I wont be watching the movie if they make it. Unless this movie is a porn it wont be anywhere as good as the book. You cant make a book that had a lot of sex into a movie with out showing the sex. Also if they are going to make a movie the actors should be unknown in my opinion. No known actors will really fit perfectly into those roles.
  • jessica182517
    jessica182517 Posts: 390 Member
    I will sad to admit I enjoyed the books on a soft p8rn/ romance kind of level. Made a change to my usual literary fodder LOL

    But this is the real 50 shades for most of us :ohwell:

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    HAHA!
  • Hirgy03
    Hirgy03 Posts: 332 Member
    Fiancee read it and said that for all the hype that it was so risque, that it was nothing fiercely over-the-top about it and she was somewhat disappointed from that aspect. Between what I've heard her and some others talk about it, sounds like if you do anything beyond missionary, there isn't much shocking about it at all.
  • AngryDiet
    AngryDiet Posts: 1,349 Member
    This again?

    So 2012.

    Move on people. Move on.
  • april1126
    april1126 Posts: 65 Member
    I read and own all 3 books loved them all ! If you read them all you will get a better understanding why Christian was the way he was it makes you feel sorry for what he went through as a child.
  • Xhell_on_heelsX
    Xhell_on_heelsX Posts: 299
    Read the first book..didn't even bother with the other two. I just can't stand the way it is written..many words are used over and over again.

    All I kept saying outloud was "run girl, RUN!!!" lol
  • DizzieLittleLifter
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    I read the first two books. Big mistake.

    The writing was horrid. It wasn't even about bondage, more like emotional abuse. The main character, the female, was NOT strong. She was a weakling who turned into jello at the knees just because Mr. Grey was supposedly rich and hot. He was ridiculously rich. He was such a turn-off. The author tried to get 'shocking' and graphic, but it was ridiculous. The two bondage scenes were a joke...

    There are several, several, SEVERAL lines that are repeated over and over...used, washed, rinsed, repeat...it was like reading the same thing over and over again. I read the second book hoping for some kind of...redemption, redeeming... something..all I got was a massive disappointment. What a waste of money!

    I did look up spoilers on part 3, and am sooo glad I did not read it.

    For the most accurate review EVER on all three books, I would suggest this site:

    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215

    It's so freaking hilarious, honest, and on point. I was laughing so hard because everything she said was true.

    Horrible books. Lame, lame.

    "We aim to please."
    *gag*

    I agree with this. I did enjoy the mindless read though. :/
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    couldn't get past the 2nd chapter. utter dreck.

    went out prompty and got Nancy Friday's My Secret Garden. it's non-fiction and it's WAY better.
  • kokalvt
    kokalvt Posts: 143
    Read them...re-read them...adore them....now my sex life is amazing :)
  • PomegranatePriestess
    PomegranatePriestess Posts: 2,455 Member
    Is it a DIY manual?:wink:

    For some women, yes.

    I couldn't get past the writing, and I only read a few excerpts. It sounded like something a 15 year old would write.

    And, as has been stated more than once, it is not an accurate or positive representation of BDSM or the D/s lifestyle.

    In short, I'd rather watch porn.
  • freshvl
    freshvl Posts: 422 Member
    Put the book down, get out of the house and go visit your local club, will be a thousand times better guaranteed
  • avababy05
    avababy05 Posts: 930 Member
    It made me blush to read it even if I was by myself.But I couldn't put it down.Then I felt dirty after...in a good way.:blushing:
  • MissDevin
    MissDevin Posts: 608 Member
    I read all three books in a week and I loved it.
    I will be seeing the movie when it comes out and I hope it stays true to the series.
  • ImmaZombie
    ImmaZombie Posts: 84
    I felt the same about The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by Anne Roquelaure (Anne Rice). Bought the trilogy, only read the first book. Ugh. I won't be reading 50 Shades of Grey.
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    I had to drag myself through the first book just to see what all the hype is about. Definitely NOT going to read the second or third ones. If you want a good BDSM book, read A. N. Roquelaure (aka. Anne Rice) "The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty" series.

    2 other books come to mind. A Different Form of Loving and Screw the Roses Give Me The Thorns. Both are much more realistic portrayal of BDSM. Also g/f tried to read 50 Shades and found it both poorly written and boring.
  • Lifting_Knitter
    Lifting_Knitter Posts: 1,025
    I love this fifty shades!
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    I've read the whole series and it's one of my FAVORITES!!! It's a series I will definitely read again and once the movie is made, I will be going to see it. There is also a series by Sylvia Day that is very similar that is also really do...the first book is "Bared to You" (Crossfire Series). ENJOY!!!

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