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  • CashierCantin
    CashierCantin Posts: 206 Member
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    ::*kitten* head to one side:::
    What do you mean this book sucks?

    :::Grabs you by the chin and lifts your head up:::

    Seriously? This book is amazing

    {{{{Blushes}}}}

    I don't know anyone who *kitten* their head to the side as much as Christian does. Is he a human or a dog?

    I got pushed into reading this by coworkers and let me tell ya....they all said it was great....after reading just half the book ::::blush:::: I think I work with a bunch of kinky co workers!!! +++TMI+++ and no I don't think its great. Plus....she writes American terrible!!! Who was she fooling???

    Oh well...I will read the trilogy and then make a profit on ebay.....they are going for much dinero on there. I tried buying my copies cheap and cheap wasn't happening {{gasp, intake of breath}}

    Amazon had the cheapest price for the tril if anyone is interested! I can at least get my money back!

    {{{*kitten* head to one side }}}} 'K?
  • KaidaKantri
    KaidaKantri Posts: 401
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    It is an erotica... it's basically book porn... so yeah plot? sucks... but really when watching actual porn do you expect amazing acting and a super intense plot? no, well it's the same with Erotica books... Either way I'm an avid reader of Erotica and many other types of books from very well known writers and I really liked the series. Compare it to many other erotica's... it was great! Compare it to some Danielle Steel, Jackie Collins, Stephen King etc... sucks!! People need to compare it to other books from the same genre... :wink:

    I would guess that most people who dislike this book and say bad things about it, don't read Erotica books, ever. Then they go and compare them to the books you mentioned. I think in reality most people are ignorant and get the idea that it's a forbidden subject somewhere along the lines or something to read those books, just like a lot of girls are against porn. IMO. I try to keep an open mind. When I first heard it i didn't know what it was. WHen I learned that it was an Erotica book, I knew it wasn't going to be a great plot, but even then I still find it highly intriguing. Maybe it helps that I have an open mind when it comes to sexual stuff, when most people don't tend to. :\

    You shouldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions about why people dislike this series. I've read a lot of erotica and romance novels, so I have no problem with any sort of sexual stuff. I've read my fair share of BDSM stuff as well. So, I have a lot of stuff to compare this book to and it falls short compared to any erotic and/or romance novel I have ever read in terms of the plot, writing and the sexual stuff.

    Literotica.com has better erotic fiction and it's free.

    Also, just because it's erotica doesn't excuse it from not having some sort of plot that doesn't revolve around sex. At least that's what I think.

    There is a plot. It may not be the best ever plot. But there is one there. I don't read a lot of erotica novels. So yes, I enjoyed them. And I stated my opinion, it wasn't a conclusion. Also just because you thought it was an awful series doesn't mean someone else will. Not everyone likes the same things. Again, I was stating what I thought, not a conclusion.
  • lostsanity137
    lostsanity137 Posts: 298 Member
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    I show this review to anyone who shows an interest in this book. It cracks me up every time too! Lol! <3
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
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    I did not read it or do I have the desire to read it. But several of my friends did and I was the beneficiary of their enjoyment of the book. So it get a thumbs up from me (as long as I never have to read it)
    ^^^This!
  • sarabeth120
    sarabeth120 Posts: 172 Member
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    I realize that when I read an Erotica, or fantasy book, I realize it's not REAL. It's fantasy, imagination. That's it. Maybe too many people will think that women will really want a relationship like that. Idk. I wouldn't, ever. But I still enjoyed reading it.

    I realize this too; I know it's fantasy and that it's not real. But, what makes this book so bad in my opinion is that women are going around wanting their own Christian Grey... and that, to me, is very scary.
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
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    From what I understand, the writer is stuck on repeat saying the same thing more often than a pop radio station repeats the new Karmin hit? (I swear to God if I hear "I've been waiting alllllll dayyyyyyy" whine on my radio one more time, I'm going to scream. Good thing I switched to my downloaded tracks just now)
  • sarabeth120
    sarabeth120 Posts: 172 Member
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    There is a plot. It may not be the best ever plot. But there is one there. I don't read a lot of erotica novels. So yes, I enjoyed them. And I stated my opinion, it wasn't a conclusion. Also just because you thought it was an awful series doesn't mean someone else will. Not everyone likes the same things. Again, I was stating what I thought, not a conclusion.

    Okay, I really wasn't trying to be rude to you. From your reply, I got the impression that you were making the assumption that everyone who disliked this book didn't like it because of the subject. Sorry for misinterpreting what you said.

    And I never implied anything about anyone else's opinion. If people want to like this series that's fine. I, personally think it sucks and so I stated that as best as I could. I didn't mean to imply anything about anyone else's opinion. I, like you, was just stating my opinion and explaining why I, personally, disliked this book.

    If there's a plot for the first book, would you please give me a brief summary of it?! I got about halfway though the book and didn't notice much of anything resembling a plot other than the sex, so I'm curious to hear what it was.
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
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    If you have read it, are thinking about reading it, or would NEVER read it, read this:

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

    PS: if you love GIFs, you'll love this.

    Thank you for posting this. You saved me the money and time spent on the book(s).
  • Treece68
    Treece68 Posts: 780 Member
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    It's Twilight fanfiction with the names changed. Really, the only way it could go was down, and in terms of "would you want to meet these people in real life" its actually worse.

    I'd hate the **** out of Bel- I mean whatsherface. (Honestly, she's made to be bland so the reader HAS to replace her dismal personality with their own. That's just horrific writing in its essence) on principle and I'd despise Edw- I mean Christian because he's a total chode and a domineering *kitten*.

    literotica. AO3. Hell, even freakin' fanfiction.net has better written porn than that drivel, and they're all free.

    this
  • Treece68
    Treece68 Posts: 780 Member
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    It is an erotica... it's basically book porn... so yeah plot? sucks... but really when watching actual porn do you expect amazing acting and a super intense plot? no, well it's the same with Erotica books... Either way I'm an avid reader of Erotica and many other types of books from very well known writers and I really liked the series. Compare it to many other erotica's... it was great! Compare it to some Danielle Steel, Jackie Collins, Stephen King etc... sucks!! People need to compare it to other books from the same genre... :wink:

    I would guess that most people who dislike this book and say bad things about it, don't read Erotica books, ever. Then they go and compare them to the books you mentioned. I think in reality most people are ignorant and get the idea that it's a forbidden subject somewhere along the lines or something to read those books, just like a lot of girls are against porn. IMO. I try to keep an open mind. When I first heard it i didn't know what it was. WHen I learned that it was an Erotica book, I knew it wasn't going to be a great plot, but even then I still find it highly intriguing. Maybe it helps that I have an open mind when it comes to sexual stuff, when most people don't tend to. :\

    You shouldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions about why people dislike this series. I've read a lot of erotica and romance novels, so I have no problem with any sort of sexual stuff. I've read my fair share of BDSM stuff as well. So, I have a lot of stuff to compare this book to and it falls short compared to any erotic and/or romance novel I have ever read in terms of the plot, writing and the sexual stuff.

    Literotica.com has better erotic fiction and it's free.

    Also, just because it's erotica doesn't excuse it from not having some sort of plot that doesn't revolve around sex. At least that's what I think.

    THIS!
  • KodAkuraMacKyen
    KodAkuraMacKyen Posts: 737 Member
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    Although if anyone honestly read that book for a "good read" then they were kidding themselves. It's EROTICA, books in that genre aren't intended to intellectually stimulate...

    That statement is ridiculous. You've been reading the wrong type of romance/erotica then. The best cause all sorts of stimulation, especially for the intellect.
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
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    A lot of these responses makes me think some people have never read good erotica...

    Which, good for them! I suppose.

    Edited to Add; Random tidbit! For my 16th birthday my grandmother provided me with an erotic novel. It was the most awkward and bizarre thing.
  • missindepndnt86
    missindepndnt86 Posts: 77 Member
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    I read all three and loved my Mommy porn. My husband didn't mind the affect it had either. Of course, highly unrealistic, but I still was addicted to Christian....

    Ditto!

    Um, yeah. Ditto again.. Sorry y'all, but E.L. James didn't write this book to be considered one of the greatest writers of all times, she wrote it because these were fantasies that were in her head, so she decided to write about it. Get over it. Obviously she did something good because I'm not a reader AT ALL, but I finished all three books in a matter of about three weeks. Couldn't put it down.

    Let's see:

    ·First book ever to sell 1 million copies on the Amazon Kindle (myself included)
    ·16 million copies sold so far in the US alone
    ·Beat out J.K. Rawling's Harry Potter series as far as how fast it's sold
    ·765,000 copies sold in the first two weeks (took The Da Vinci Code over six months to reach this number


    Need I go on?? If you don't like it, fine. No one's telling you have to. But just because it's not your cup of tea and you expected the writing to be up there with Shakespeare's work, doesn't mean you need to absolutely bash the author and her books.

    Enough said.
  • supahstar71
    supahstar71 Posts: 926 Member
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    ::*kitten* head to one side:::
    What do you mean this book sucks?

    :::Grabs you by the chin and lifts your head up:::

    Seriously? This book is amazing

    {{{{Blushes}}}}

    I don't know anyone who *kitten* their head to the side as much as Christian does. Is he a human or a dog?

    I got pushed into reading this by coworkers and let me tell ya....they all said it was great....after reading just half the book ::::blush:::: I think I work with a bunch of kinky co workers!!! +++TMI+++ and no I don't think its great. Plus....she writes American terrible!!! Who was she fooling???

    Oh well...I will read the trilogy and then make a profit on ebay.....they are going for much dinero on there. I tried buying my copies cheap and cheap wasn't happening {{gasp, intake of breath}}

    Amazon had the cheapest price for the tril if anyone is interested! I can at least get my money back!

    {{{*kitten* head to one side }}}} 'K?

    OMG! *spitcoffeesmiley* Funniest thing I've read all day! LMAO. I love it!

    And um, when people talk about Mr. Grey (good God, just being reminded of the Mr. and Ms bs makes me gag) as abusive, I don't believe they are referring to the spanking per se. It's that he told her what to wear, who she could talk to, what to say, etc. Duh.
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
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    I'm interested to know what kind of books everyone else is reading. Mostly the ppl who are so opinionated about hating 50 shades.

    Laters, baby
  • supahstar71
    supahstar71 Posts: 926 Member
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    I'm interested to know what kind of books everyone else is reading. Mostly the ppl who are so opinionated about hating 50 shades.

    Laters, baby

    Just finished Gone Girl. Loved it.

    Before that, We Need to Talk About Kevin. Loved it.

    :drinker:
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
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    Read them and loved them. Though I have to admit by about the middle of book three I was craving more of a plot. But overall I really enjoyed them.

    I just have one question............Where can I find my own personal Christian Grey? :love:

    There are many Christian Greys in prison...just get yourself a pen pal...I'm sure you can change him too!

    Hahaha. Yep.
  • BrieLP
    BrieLP Posts: 300 Member
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    I read all the books in like a week. I enjoyed it and I guess I enjoy bad writing. Oh well!

    Her reviews were hilarious and she made some really good points, i know i thought of some of the things she said. Still i enjoyed it and would definately like to have my very own (non crazy) christian grey.... :) maybe just his money!
  • AliciaStinger
    AliciaStinger Posts: 402 Member
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    Compare it to some Danielle Steel, Jackie Collins, Stephen King etc... sucks!! People need to compare it to other books from the same genre... :wink:

    I would guess that most people who dislike this book and say bad things about it, don't read Erotica books, ever. Then they go and compare them to the books you mentioned. I think in reality most people are ignorant and get the idea that it's a forbidden subject somewhere along the lines or something to read those books, just like a lot of girls are against porn. IMO. I try to keep an open mind. When I first heard it i didn't know what it was. WHen I learned that it was an Erotica book, I knew it wasn't going to be a great plot, but even then I still find it highly intriguing. Maybe it helps that I have an open mind when it comes to sexual stuff, when most people don't tend to. :\

    Lots of women are against porn because they believe it makes men behave violently and think women are just there for their enjoyment. I think that theory is bull crap; porn is just there for entertainment, and those who know the difference between right and wrong will treat others right, regardless of how many hours of porn they watch.

    Just curious though, how much erotica have you read? I have read erotica online on fanfic websites -- and guess what? Not only did these pieces have STORIES, believable characters, believable internal and social conflicts, believable interations between characters, appropriate responses/emotions (as opposed to Christian's crazy mood swings), and reasonable resolutions, but they were also ACTUALLY erotic -- unlike Fifty Shades of Boring. My guess is that this was named "mommy porn" because it's so "soft" that even a mother could handle it. In fact, it's so soft that I usually read it right before bed, and instead of doing anything exciting, it puts me right to sleep! Anyway, back to your point, porn usually does have a lousy plot and lousy acting...and it would be so much more exciting for me if it looked real. Similarly, if I'm going to READ "porn" then I have already lost the visual and aural aspect of it, and I'd like some good writing to supplement that loss.
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
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    i personally liked the book & im not ashamed to say i read them twice!
    but the second time i skipped the sex,it goes on for pages and i get tired of like 20 million pages of sex.lol

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