50 Shades??

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  • JennKoz529
    JennKoz529 Posts: 144 Member
    Thanks Tikafly! I will try those authors / books out!

    As far as 50 Shades goes.......

    I LOVED the books. But, if you are looking to read them because of the good writing, you are going to be disappointed. The writing is not prize winning material (although she never claimed it to be). I love the story behind it all. The relationship between the main characters is what really intregued me. The sex scenes were ok. It depends on how knowledgable you are in SMBD. If you know a lot about it, you will not be shocked. But if you are new to that world it may shock you...also if you are kinda prudish it may shock you!

    I tell everyone to give it a try. If you don't like it....stop reading it! It's that simple. And if you like it (as I did)....read it over and over and over again! Hehe
  • kcpsu18
    kcpsu18 Posts: 36 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!!!

    I agree 100%. I actually stopped half way through the 3rd because it was so painful to read.
  • TxAngel79
    TxAngel79 Posts: 318 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!

    Oh yes!!!! Bared to you is an awesome read!! Trying to decide between Christian Grey and Gideon Cross is hard though! Although I am leaning more towards Gideon!!!
  • Shelbert79
    Shelbert79 Posts: 510 Member
    Loved them!
  • dana071562
    dana071562 Posts: 1
    I've read it a couple of times. Very good book. :tongue:
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    still trying to trail my way through the last one - felt like i had to read them as i'd bought them - but absolute tripe :(
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    I read Susan Boyle's autobiography "50 Shaves a Day".
  • roachhaley
    roachhaley Posts: 978 Member
    I have no idea why women are lusting over an abusive man.
  • HeatherNoyes
    HeatherNoyes Posts: 114 Member
    There are a lot of "50 Shades" Haters, I am NOT one. LOVED THEM. All 3 books in 4 days and I told everybody it was the best diet because I didn't even want to stop reading to eat.

    Never know if its for you until you try.....

    Excuse me....gotta go braid my hair now. :wink:
  • erinfog
    erinfog Posts: 95 Member
    I read the first and second ones quickly but I am burning out so badly on the 3rd one. Ana is just so obnoxious in it. Who do you think should play them in the movies?

    my picks are
    christian: ian somerhalder
    ana: alexis bledel
    kate: emily vancamp
    elliot: alexander skarsgard
  • HeatherLaShae4
    HeatherLaShae4 Posts: 59 Member
    oh how i love christian grey.. :)
  • Yasmine91
    Yasmine91 Posts: 599 Member
    I love how most girls hate their dudes watching porn but girls will read the living **** out of it XD loooool
  • crazy_indeed
    crazy_indeed Posts: 138 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!

    Oh yes!!!! Bared to you is an awesome read!! Trying to decide between Christian Grey and Gideon Cross is hard though! Although I am leaning more towards Gideon!!!

    Can I not have them both?
  • paulsmisses
    paulsmisses Posts: 178
    my entire office was reading the series....i read all 3 in less than a week ;)

    same here only i have read them all twice now! love love love them!
  • lizzybethclaire
    lizzybethclaire Posts: 849 Member
    Read them, loved the first, liked the second, hated the third. Sex was steamy, but I've seen it done better. It's literary junk food.
  • jcfromny
    jcfromny Posts: 16 Member
    Just started the first book and am loving it! Got to one part that was a little shocking "the contract"..but have since gotten over it. The story is great so far!:wink:
  • Danielle_2013
    Danielle_2013 Posts: 806 Member
    Honestly.. some of the worst stuff I've ever read. And I went into it knowing the writing would be crap.. I was just in it for the sex scenes (yes I admit it)..and quite frankly - they were boring! Too often, same descriptions, and unbelievable in some cases (seriously..she has a mind-blowing orgasm EVERY SINGLE TIME?).

    Dude was more than a little crazy/psycho too - I wanted to want to love/rescue the character.. but just didn't find him attractive at all!
  • muffinattack
    muffinattack Posts: 16 Member
    I haven't read it because it's Twilight Fanfiction that had the names changed and got published.. Plus there's no story and the way it describes certain kinks is just... way off.
  • pxpwop
    pxpwop Posts: 704 Member
    I read bits and pieces just to see what it was all about. Some of the sex scenes were hot but I agree. The writing isn't very good. It got old quick and i put it down.
  • viad25720
    viad25720 Posts: 57 Member
    I have no interest personally I guess I don't need the book for ideas wink wink lol :drinker:
  • liesl78
    liesl78 Posts: 35
    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.

    My thoughts exactly.
  • paleirishmother
    paleirishmother Posts: 242
    Oh neat, another 50 shades thread. :/
  • erinfog
    erinfog Posts: 95 Member
    Honestly.. some of the worst stuff I've ever read. And I went into it knowing the writing would be crap.. I was just in it for the sex scenes (yes I admit it)..and quite frankly - they were boring! Too often, same descriptions, and unbelievable in some cases (seriously..she has a mind-blowing orgasm EVERY SINGLE TIME?).

    Dude was more than a little crazy/psycho too - I wanted to want to love/rescue the character.. but just didn't find him attractive at all!

    Agreed completely. This blog has a really funny summary of each chapter.
    http://bizzybiz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/50-heaves-of-puke.html
  • MrsSorenson
    MrsSorenson Posts: 450 Member
    I liked the first book, I'm in the second, and have the third on hand. I really dont care how well the author writes with this type of novel. Get me heated up so I can go and show my husband a thing or two :blushing:

    I liked them! Seems like I was the last to read them!
  • cristeberga
    cristeberga Posts: 251 Member
    I read all 3 of them. :heart:
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    Operation 50 Shades COMPLETE!!!! I just finished today....I miss the books already!!!
  • Cathy7794
    Cathy7794 Posts: 223 Member
    Haven't read it, I'm afraid it's been too over hyped for me and I'd just be disappointed. I may check out some of the others mentioned here though. :)
  • sillygoose1977
    sillygoose1977 Posts: 2,151 Member
    Not this again!? Go read Delta of Venus and watch some youporn.
  • Ali155
    Ali155 Posts: 30
    Loved them! I read all three in about 5 days.
    I'm excited to see who they'll pick for the movie characters.
    There were quite a few annoyances re: the writing, but the story (yes, there was actually a storyline...lol) was gripping enough to hold my attention. ;)
  • amallia921
    amallia921 Posts: 51
    Read all three. Personally didnt think they were all the great... And I sure as heck dont want either of my daughters to read these books when they get older. Some things should not be brought into the day light..

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