50 Shades??

joaniej75
joaniej75 Posts: 136 Member
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How many have read this book?:smile:
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  • kimg70
    kimg70 Posts: 32 Member
    Loved them!!

    and...I was so into reading that I didn't eat anything!! lol
  • havasquez075
    havasquez075 Posts: 3 Member
    my entire office was reading the series....i read all 3 in less than a week ;)
  • shelbiejo
    shelbiejo Posts: 283 Member
    I'm half way through the first one....It is very, um, different. I'm not sure if I care for it.
  • joaniej75
    joaniej75 Posts: 136 Member
    I loved them too---i read the first one in a few days----and um---there were things I never knew existed--lol
  • grasshopper3988
    grasshopper3988 Posts: 9
    I read all 3 of them in about a week and got everybody around the office reading them. The best thing to happen to my sex life in a long, long time.
  • joaniej75
    joaniej75 Posts: 136 Member
    I was amazed at some of the stuff in the book....it was awesome!
  • joaniej75
    joaniej75 Posts: 136 Member
    i know right--my hubby would say--have u been reading the book again---I think I'll keep it so I can refer back to it..
  • krissyliz78
    krissyliz78 Posts: 181 Member
    The 1st one was OK. Loved the 2nd one bc there was an actual story behind it. Im suffering through the last 1. Im just not into it anymore. She is a broken record! However I do LOVE Christian!!!
  • Jonalee1977
    Jonalee1977 Posts: 415 Member
    I enjoyed it. You'll find a lot of people who complain about the writing, but E L James doesn't claim to be a writer. I liked the story and it opened my eyes to a lot of stuff. My husband is VERY happy....hahaha!

    If you want a good follow-up, read Bared to You by Sylvia James. I honestly can't decide between Christian Grey and Gideon Cross. YUM!
  • joaniej75
    joaniej75 Posts: 136 Member
    A friend of mine just told me about Bared---(thats all she said) I tried to look for it but couldnt fine it--thanks for giving me the whole title---I will read it!----and my hubby was happy too
  • rjorgy4
    rjorgy4 Posts: 10
    I read the first one and half of the second one. Believe it or not... I got bored with it!! lol
  • chinita96
    chinita96 Posts: 141 Member
    I can't wait for the second set where it's all in his point of view!
  • kingofcrunk
    kingofcrunk Posts: 372 Member
    I'm reading the first one and at the moment I absolutely hate it. I can't get into it, I don't care about the characters, I don't feel like there is any story line and I think its terribly written.

    I know most people love it and can't put it down, but it doesn't do it for me.
  • kimg70
    kimg70 Posts: 32 Member
    Have to agree with Jonalee1977

    If you like the series then you will probably love Bared to You, also the first in a series. Book 2 is due out in early Oct.:smile:
  • kelpud
    kelpud Posts: 14
    Read the first, thought it was ok but not great, not bothered with the others so far, doubt i will either tbh
  • JessicaT2007
    JessicaT2007 Posts: 553 Member
    I can't wait for the second set where it's all in his point of view!

    I know! Just that little taste of it from his POV at the end of the last one makes me want to read the whole series that way!
  • mamo1014
    mamo1014 Posts: 129 Member
    I couldn't get into it. I know almost all the women in my office raved about it ...maybe the hype ruined it...who knows
  • kimchi84
    kimchi84 Posts: 56
    i read all three books, it was really good, the first book was alot to handle, well for me at least since its was my first time reading exoctic novel, but it became such a good love story :). FYI I don't recommend reading Bare to You, the lady that wrote it pretty much copy Fifty Shades of Grey. When I read Bare to You, I couldn't even finish it because I felt like I was reading a boot-legged version of Fifty Shades of Grey. :)
  • Sparkle3131
    Sparkle3131 Posts: 44
    Meh. I'm not interested in reading it. And I've heard that the writing is horrible, but then again, I've also heard that it isn't being read for the storyline lol....
  • mommyhof3
    mommyhof3 Posts: 551 Member
    I read all 3 books because my friends were raving about them. I enjoyed them; however, some parts made me feel uncomfortable so I skimmed over those (I was brought up in a rather prudish family :blushing: ) I felt the books got better as they went along, second better than first etc.
  • psychopiglet
    psychopiglet Posts: 130 Member
    I honestly don't see what people like about them. James is the worst author since Meyer. Can't even invent her own characters ffs. Christian is an abusive ****head with his head stuck up his own *kitten* and Ana is... Well she's an empty character. No personality to speak of and not even remotely believable. The sex scenes are dull as ****, I can only feel sorry for people who consider them otherwise because they obviously have never had a decent **** in their lives.

    Can you tell I'm not a fan? Lol
  • tikafly
    tikafly Posts: 184 Member
    I love books. I love naughty books. However, I have no desire to read 50 Shades because of the poor writing. Plus, seeming since 50 Shades started out as Twilight Fan-fiction, I just can't get over it. That being said, I enjoyed Bared to You, but it isn't even close to being one of my favorite naughty books. It can be a great, fun genre if you're up to exploring (take pun if you wish!). There are much better writers in the genre: Kitty Thomas, Annabel Joseph, Olivia Cunning, and Juniper Bell just to name a few.
  • tikafly
    tikafly Posts: 184 Member
    I honestly don't see what people like about them. James is the worst author since Meyer. Can't even invent her own characters ffs. Christian is an abusive ****head with his head stuck up his own *kitten* and Ana is... Well she's an empty character. No personality to speak of and not even remotely believable. The sex scenes are dull as ****, I can only feel sorry for people who consider them otherwise because they obviously have never had a decent **** in their lives.

    Can you tell I'm not a fan? Lol

    ^ and this...I prefer a naturally dominant man, not a messed up dude who needs counseling instead of a whip. One does not need to be messed up in the head to enjoy BDSM. One does not need to be a clueless pushover to be a submissive.
  • JennKoz529
    JennKoz529 Posts: 144 Member
    I love books. I love naughty books. However, I have no desire to read 50 Shades because of the poor writing. Plus, seeming since 50 Shades started out as Twilight Fan-fiction, I just can't get over it. That being said, I enjoyed Bared to You, but it isn't even close to being one of my favorite naughty books. It can be a great, fun genre if you're up to exploring (take pun if you wish!). There are much better writers in the genre: Kitty Thomas, Annabel Joseph, Olivia Cunning, and Juniper Bell just to name a few.



    What other books would you recommend??? I loved 50 Shades, and would like to read more types of books like these! I'd be interested to hear what else is out there!!!
  • karagetsfit
    karagetsfit Posts: 191
    No mommy porn for me.
  • samblanken
    samblanken Posts: 369 Member
    OF CRAP!!!!! Don't waste your time!
  • geezer99
    geezer99 Posts: 92
    I recommended them to my therapist. He asked why he should be reading porn and I replied that they are books about relationships and that is a part of his business.
  • tikafly
    tikafly Posts: 184 Member
    I love books. I love naughty books. However, I have no desire to read 50 Shades because of the poor writing. Plus, seeming since 50 Shades started out as Twilight Fan-fiction, I just can't get over it. That being said, I enjoyed Bared to You, but it isn't even close to being one of my favorite naughty books. It can be a great, fun genre if you're up to exploring (take pun if you wish!). There are much better writers in the genre: Kitty Thomas, Annabel Joseph, Olivia Cunning, and Juniper Bell just to name a few.



    What other books would you recommend??? I loved 50 Shades, and would like to read more types of books like these! I'd be interested to hear what else is out there!!!

    Basically anything from the authors I mentioned. Kitty Thomas's Comfort Food was amazing, but it is a psychological mind trip that some aren't comfortable with. Olivia Cunning's Sinners (a fictional rock band) series is good, naughty fun. Juniper Bell's Training the Receptionist and sequels if you like a hot man (or two) in a business suit. Anything by Annabel Joseph. Those are good starting points. Pick your poison.
  • mortyfit
    mortyfit Posts: 354 Member
    Some of the worst writing I've ever experienced as a reader. Couldn't make it past the halfway point, it was pathetic.
  • laurenb1994
    laurenb1994 Posts: 40 Member
    Read the first and a little into the second.

    They're not really gripping me.

    Irritates me that people are so obsessed with the sexual content too. Completely missed the story of it - A guy who has issues with intimacy (due to his past) and is learning to trust with the help of a girl. And on the other end, a naive girl who is learning to push her boundaries in the name of love.

    I mean, have people only just found out sex exists?

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