Who is reading "Fifty Shades of Grey" series?
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I just started reading but am finding it to be pretty cheesy! I prefer the Sookie Stackhouse novels or if you like the vampire stuff, JR Ward has some pretty good stuff! I guess it depends on what your fantasies are!
Loved both the sookie stackhouse series and JR Ward stuff .
I'm on the 3rd book in the 50 shades series only because I'm a little OCD and once I start a series I have to finish. I have gotten to the point where I skim the sex scenes. I'm like.. blah blah blah, yada, yada... until i get back to the story. I'm all for a few nice steamy sex scenes in a book but good grief... every 5 pages they are back at it.0 -
I totally agree with Mallory0418 ...
and I'm almost finished with the 1st book and am hooked!
they are in talkes of casting IAN SOMERHALDER from Vampire diaries who plays DAMON SALVATORE as Christian Grey
perfect choice!!0 -
*steps in carefully*
I'm trying to get my wife to read these books as I've heard the husbands tend to reap the benefits. No luck yet.0 -
*steps in carefully*
I'm trying to get my wife to read these books as I've heard the husbands tend to reap the benefits. No luck yet.
good luck with that :happy:0 -
hmmmm maybe thats why my hubby keeps asking me "honey gonna read some more of your book " with a smile
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I am reading the first one right now. The writing is horrible and the story line a bit strange so far but it is engaging. If I can find the other two in the trilogy for free (like I did the first one) I will probably read those too.0
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I read all 3. This first one was the most interesting to me. I did find myself skipping over the non sex parts to get to the sex parts, I picked up on how similar it was to Twilight which was annoying as hell to me. I also didn't like how it was made out to seem that Christain was only into the kinky stuff because he is "damaged". There's nothing wrong with liking it rough! All in all, I didn't really enjoy it. If I had to pick my "favorite" it would be the first book, just because it was interesting to learn a little about the bdsm lifestyle.0
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I started one and couldn't finish. The writing is ridiculous. Just beyond bad. And I actually liked Twilight, so my standards are pretty low.
Also, I cannot believe some women are attracted to Christian Grey. In any way whatsoever. He's a grade-A douche. No wonder so many women have horrible relationships if this is what they find appealing.
It also confirmed to me that I am decidedly NOT into BDSM. Like, at all.
Count me among the naysayers.
I'm almost done with the first one and I can totally agree with this. The writing is quite redundant, but there's something about the story that keeps me hanging on. I HATE Christian and all his arragant control freak-ness, I would've kicked him in the nuts the minute he started tell Ana how to eat. BUT...I can't leave it alone because I KNOW he is just a train wreck and I need to know what his issues are! lol I do love the alpha male type, he is definitely more extreme than I could tolerate though. Ana annoys me too sometimes, but I will probably still read them all, just so I can know what happens. I don't think it's a bad story, but I don't really understand the level of hype it's getting.
Also, they're making it a movie?! Will it be rated X? :laugh:
I heard someone somewhere (I can't remember) say that it was being adapted for HBO or Showtime. That would get around the whole sex issue. My mom loves Game of Thrones and she claims it's also pretty dang porny so...maybe they'll go the cable route.0 -
Ok - curiousity got the better of me and I read the first one. I won't bother with the others. Seriously - Ana was so annoying. And Christian is no Dom. LOL
Besides, how can you tell a halfway decent BDSM story through the eyes of a virgin who doesn't even *kitten* (but somehow manages to be a sex goddess and continually shock him). I mean, really? She used his toothbrush and that was supposedly something SHOCKING to him. And made him admire her? What?! It had great potential as an idea, but the execution is not worth the hype.0 -
LOL, I know, right? I wanted to gag when he "gasped" because she was wearing his underwear....Seriously? The guy ties women up and whips them, but THIS he finds shocking? Give me a break!Ok - curiousity got the better of me and I read the first one. I won't bother with the others. Seriously - Ana was so annoying. And Christian is no Dom. LOL
Besides, how can you tell a halfway decent BDSM story through the eyes of a virgin who doesn't even *kitten* (but somehow manages to be a sex goddess and continually shock him). I mean, really? She used his toothbrush and that was supposedly something SHOCKING to him. And made him admire her? What?! It had great potential as an idea, but the execution is not worth the hype.0 -
LOL, I know, right? I wanted to gag when he "gasped" because she was wearing his underwear....Seriously? The guy ties women up and whips them, but THIS he finds shocking? Give me a break!Ok - curiousity got the better of me and I read the first one. I won't bother with the others. Seriously - Ana was so annoying. And Christian is no Dom. LOL
Besides, how can you tell a halfway decent BDSM story through the eyes of a virgin who doesn't even *kitten* (but somehow manages to be a sex goddess and continually shock him). I mean, really? She used his toothbrush and that was supposedly something SHOCKING to him. And made him admire her? What?! It had great potential as an idea, but the execution is not worth the hype.
LMAO me too!!
And why did he give her her panties back after he banged her in the boat house? What was the point? To "punish" her and make her wear them?
Seriously, the sex is weak at best and the story line is just horrific. I am so annoyed with Ana and Christian and I'm sorry but if I am having a difficult time with him being a Dom. He's made so many concessions with her it's ridiculous. "I don't sleep in the same bed as the woman." And yet he's slept with her three times. I find it hard to believe that he's falling in love with her. I think it's just the sex that she's giving up to him and the fact that he took her virginity. And the ways she keeps "amazing" him are just stupid.
Oh and don't get me started on the "inner goddess" and her "Shaking the pom poms" Please!!
I'm really only going to finish it so that I can write a review on it. I think it was hyped up by under-sexed housewives.0 -
I really like the books. I am the first to say I don't think the writing is great and teh characters and situations are not terribly real but the situations and the style is good - naughty without being smutty.
Definitely a quick, light read that can get your motor running..
It sounds like a few of you have other, better suggestions in similar genres - care to share?0 -
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy is a series of three novels written by American author Anne Rice under the pseudonym of A. N. Roquelaure. The trilogy comprises The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's Punishment and Beauty's Release, first published individually in 1983, 1984 and 1985 in the United States. They are erotic BDSM novels set in a medieval fantasy world, loosely based on the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.
***I'm at the end of this for the second time, if you like this kind of thing the writing is tremendous!***0 -
I really like the books. I am the first to say I don't think the writing is great and teh characters and situations are not terribly real but the situations and the style is good - naughty without being smutty.
Definitely a quick, light read that can get your motor running..
It sounds like a few of you have other, better suggestions in similar genres - care to share?
's smut.. 0 -
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy is a series of three novels written by American author Anne Rice under the pseudonym of A. N. Roquelaure. The trilogy comprises The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's Punishment and Beauty's Release, first published individually in 1983, 1984 and 1985 in the United States. They are erotic BDSM novels set in a medieval fantasy world, loosely based on the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.
***I'm at the end of this for the second time, if you like this kind of thing the writing is tremendous!***
I might have to check this one out. Is it raunchy/smutty? I like a good bit of raunch and smut which is probably why I am finding 50 shades to be droll.
That and my sex life IRL is way better than anything in this book.
Just sayin'.0 -
I have been a SAHM for far too long! I had no idea there are communities of people who enjoy this kind of stuff.
Never experienced this in my life - I think I'm too skeered!
So, I guess that makes me vanilla.
But I am digging the book!0 -
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy is a series of three novels written by American author Anne Rice under the pseudonym of A. N. Roquelaure. The trilogy comprises The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's Punishment and Beauty's Release, first published individually in 1983, 1984 and 1985 in the United States. They are erotic BDSM novels set in a medieval fantasy world, loosely based on the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.
***I'm at the end of this for the second time, if you like this kind of thing the writing is tremendous!***
I might have to check this one out. Is it raunchy/smutty? I like a good bit of raunch and smut which is probably why I am finding 50 shades to be droll.
That and my sex life IRL is way better than anything in this book.
Just sayin'.
I was just saying to a new buddy of mine, the first time I read this book I saw it from the perspective of Beauty and had never read anything like it so I was like scared the whole time. This time I am finding a different perspective and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new more upright view!0 -
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy is a series of three novels written by American author Anne Rice under the pseudonym of A. N. Roquelaure. The trilogy comprises The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's Punishment and Beauty's Release, first published individually in 1983, 1984 and 1985 in the United States. They are erotic BDSM novels set in a medieval fantasy world, loosely based on the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.
***I'm at the end of this for the second time, if you like this kind of thing the writing is tremendous!***
I might have to check this one out. Is it raunchy/smutty? I like a good bit of raunch and smut which is probably why I am finding 50 shades to be droll.
That and my sex life IRL is way better than anything in this book.
Just sayin'.
I was just saying to a new buddy of mine, the first time I read this book I saw it from the perspective of Beauty and had never read anything like it so I was like scared the whole time. This time I am finding a different perspective and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new more upright view!
Is it smutty though? I need a good smut book for vacation. Something that'll give me ideas for my own writing.0 -
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy is a series of three novels written by American author Anne Rice under the pseudonym of A. N. Roquelaure. The trilogy comprises The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's Punishment and Beauty's Release, first published individually in 1983, 1984 and 1985 in the United States. They are erotic BDSM novels set in a medieval fantasy world, loosely based on the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.
***I'm at the end of this for the second time, if you like this kind of thing the writing is tremendous!***
I might have to check this one out. Is it raunchy/smutty? I like a good bit of raunch and smut which is probably why I am finding 50 shades to be droll.
That and my sex life IRL is way better than anything in this book.
Just sayin'.
I was just saying to a new buddy of mine, the first time I read this book I saw it from the perspective of Beauty and had never read anything like it so I was like scared the whole time. This time I am finding a different perspective and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new more upright view!
Is it smutty though? I need a good smut book for vacation. Something that'll give me ideas for my own writing.
Okay SMUTTY, lets really think about that .... it is overwhelming, stimulating, all consuming and toxic. You'll think about it when you're not reading. You'll start to wonder were you might FIT in all this madness. Plus, she is wonderful at telling a story and weaving a tapestry. If you are reading this other one (which I have not) or if you have read The Story of O then The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty is well worth your vacation time!0 -
My girlfriend started it, but then got creeped out by them0
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Oh and don't get me started on the "inner goddess" and her "Shaking the pom poms" Please!!
LOL - don't forget the pole vaults and the cartwheels. When he suggested that maybe she needed to see his therapist, I was thinking YES! LOL
Meanwhile, I mean no offense to anyone that like the books. I have liked my fair share of fluff and badly written books in my day. I just don't get the hype with this one.0 -
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy is a series of three novels written by American author Anne Rice under the pseudonym of A. N. Roquelaure. The trilogy comprises The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty's Punishment and Beauty's Release, first published individually in 1983, 1984 and 1985 in the United States. They are erotic BDSM novels set in a medieval fantasy world, loosely based on the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.
***I'm at the end of this for the second time, if you like this kind of thing the writing is tremendous!***
I might have to check this one out. Is it raunchy/smutty? I like a good bit of raunch and smut which is probably why I am finding 50 shades to be droll.
That and my sex life IRL is way better than anything in this book.
Just sayin'.
I was just saying to a new buddy of mine, the first time I read this book I saw it from the perspective of Beauty and had never read anything like it so I was like scared the whole time. This time I am finding a different perspective and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new more upright view!
Is it smutty though? I need a good smut book for vacation. Something that'll give me ideas for my own writing.
Okay SMUTTY, lets really think about that .... it is overwhelming, stimulating, all consuming and toxic. You'll think about it when you're not reading. You'll start to wonder were you might FIT in all this madness. Plus, she is wonderful at telling a story and weaving a tapestry. If you are reading this other one (which I have not) or if you have read The Story of O then The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty is well worth your vacation time!
I have not read the Story of O.
However I do believe I will be getting this book.
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Annnnd. . . .ordered.
Opted for the actual book rather than the kindle version. Don't want the sun to cast a glare when I try to read it at the pool!0 -
I did not like Story of O, or The Beauty set.....guess I won't even bother with Shades of Grey.....0
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Interesting story line. Writing is sophmoric.0
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I did not like Story of O, or The Beauty set.....guess I won't even bother with Shades of Grey.....
Depends on why you didn't like the others.0 -
I was wondering what the fuss was about but I probably won't now.
Bad writing, douche canoe male character and weak women? Not my cup of tea.
He's not a douche he's a Dom and she's supposed to be his Sub. It's (loosely) a story about BDSM.
Eh? So all Doms are douches? I must have had a lucky find with mine then. *smug*0 -
Having trouble getting the books.0
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LOL, I know, right? I wanted to gag when he "gasped" because she was wearing his underwear....Seriously? The guy ties women up and whips them, but THIS he finds shocking? Give me a break!Ok - curiousity got the better of me and I read the first one. I won't bother with the others. Seriously - Ana was so annoying. And Christian is no Dom. LOL
Besides, how can you tell a halfway decent BDSM story through the eyes of a virgin who doesn't even *kitten* (but somehow manages to be a sex goddess and continually shock him). I mean, really? She used his toothbrush and that was supposedly something SHOCKING to him. And made him admire her? What?! It had great potential as an idea, but the execution is not worth the hype.
OK, I hated the books but I did get this. The reason he is shocked by these things is because he isn't used to someone behaving normally. she is, in his eyes, taking liberties that he isn't used to his subs taking.0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on3JCwnwHbU
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