Fifty Shades

JediSwan
JediSwan Posts: 455 Member
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Just finished the trilogy and love these books! A friend recommended them and without telling me what was actually in them, I started reading. They are totally outside of what I normally read but I am thinking its my favorite series so far. :)
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  • Jessie43082
    Jessie43082 Posts: 171 Member
    I am almost done with the third book. Going to be sad once I finish. Also very much outside my reading norm, but it has been a pleasant change.
  • kelif5959
    kelif5959 Posts: 202
    Finished Book 1 yesterday.......waiting to get book 2.........:)
  • Dethea
    Dethea Posts: 247 Member
    You'll have to explain their appeal to me. I just don't "get" it.
  • Cadenza84
    Cadenza84 Posts: 3 Member
    I've read through them once and I'm almost done the 2nd book again. It's definitely not what I am used to reading but I find them highly addicting! E.L. James is a clever writer. So many subtle little touches that make you giggle and gasp hehe :)
  • Sunny_Sunflower
    Sunny_Sunflower Posts: 136 Member
    I LOVED THEM I am re-reading them currently .
  • momjmd
    momjmd Posts: 296 Member
    Loved these books. They are far more than the mommy porn that they are portrayed to be- it has a good storyline and well written.
  • SassieChik03
    SassieChik03 Posts: 39 Member
    I think every woman in my life has read the trilogy so far... I'm taking a beach vay-cay in two weeks, so I'm trying to save the books for my sunny days. I've heard nothing but good things, and I am so excited to read them!!!!!
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I've read through them once and I'm almost done the 2nd book again. It's definitely not what I am used to reading but I find them highly addicting! E.L. James is a clever writer. So many subtle little touches that make you giggle and gasp hehe :)

    Maybe it's a gender thing but........a clever writer?

    From the excerpts I have seen on line it looks like the ramblings from a hormonal 16 year olds diary. Just awful.
  • kelif5959
    kelif5959 Posts: 202
    Loved these books. They are far more than the mommy porn that they are portrayed to be- it has a good storyline and well written.

    I agree.........much more than "mommy porn" give me a break! :)
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I read the first book and absolutely hated it. I literally skimmed over parts to get to all the "steamy sex" that I heard about and found . . . . nothing. My weekends are a lot hotter than what I read in the book. *shrug*

    I was unimpressed with the writing. The BDSM was very boring. She got trussed up once and spanked a few times. I was expecting the book to be a lot more "dirty" and raunchy based on the reviews that were given and couldn't help but feel disappointed and let down.
  • getfitdiva
    getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
    Just started book 2 yesterday.

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  • Cadenza84
    Cadenza84 Posts: 3 Member
    You'll have to explain their appeal to me. I just don't "get" it.

    For me it was the love story that did it for me ... and how human the books were, despite the fairy-tale like situation. What goes on in Ana's head is what drew me in. I think a lot of people can relate to it in many aspects of their lives. Plus ... the interactions with her inner goddess and subconscious were pretty entertaining :) I believe she also kept the story moving with just the right amount of things going on/happening ... left me sitting on the edge of my seat not wanting to put it down hehe. It's a bit slow in the first few chapters of the first book and I think the 3rd book was not as good as the first 2, but definitely good reads :)
  • jaimelb94
    jaimelb94 Posts: 114 Member
    I think they are really good books!!!
  • GeorgieLove708
    GeorgieLove708 Posts: 442 Member
    I liked them. I love the characters. The writing is a little repetitive, but nothing I can't live with. I love the plot line. I think the sex is good, but compared to what I had been expecting, it's VERY tame, so I was disappointed. Everyone made it out to be so kinky and there were only 2 things (I'm just starting book 3, idk if there's more there) that my husband and I don't do. And I don't consider myself even remotely kinky.
  • phillieschic
    phillieschic Posts: 615
    You'll have to explain their appeal to me. I just don't "get" it.

    I'm with you. I read them. They're so poorly written. They should have never made it past the editor's first read through. There's not a single original thought. The author ripped off so many scenes from "Pretty Woman" it's embarrassing. And, I, personally, would love to buy the girl a thesaurus just so she can have the opportunity to learn a few different words.

    Plus, the soft core porn isn't even that good. Honestly. Try reading the Marquis Desade...much better sex. :bigsmile:

    I'm sure Shakespeare is rolling in his grave at the mere mention of this "50 Shades" garbage...
  • historygirldd
    historygirldd Posts: 209 Member
    I could not get through the first one. The writing is horrible. It felt like I was reading the work of a high school student.
  • Cadenza84
    Cadenza84 Posts: 3 Member
    I've read through them once and I'm almost done the 2nd book again. It's definitely not what I am used to reading but I find them highly addicting! E.L. James is a clever writer. So many subtle little touches that make you giggle and gasp hehe :)

    Maybe it's a gender thing but........a clever writer?

    From the excerpts I have seen on line it looks like the ramblings from a hormonal 16 year olds diary. Just awful.

    Not saying she's the best out there. Don't get me wrong... I'll redefine clever as witty at points and it kept my interest/attention. The rambling part I actually felt was probably in line with how many of us think about things. Or maybe just me :)

    If there's one thing I've noticed, though, people either despise the books or love them. I'm fine with either but personally I enjoyed them, despite not being "top quality" literature. Maybe it's a nice change from the stuffy stuff I'm studying at University :)
  • mielchat
    mielchat Posts: 41 Member
    They were originally Twilight fan fiction, which kind of reflects on the poor writing in my opinion.
  • JediSwan
    JediSwan Posts: 455 Member
    I have found that they are interesting and besides the sex I did like the relationship aspect and her thoughts, etc. It was definitely a change from my normal reading. I dont usual delve into things with sex at all in them. Husband starts reading them this weekend. He may or may not like them but its something different. I didn't mind the sex stuff. Maybe it will spark ideas with the hubby. LOL
  • Kitten2629
    Kitten2629 Posts: 1,358 Member
    I hit my 10 lb goal today so Going to go get the first book today.
  • mtaylor33557
    mtaylor33557 Posts: 542 Member
    I've read through them once and I'm almost done the 2nd book again. It's definitely not what I am used to reading but I find them highly addicting! E.L. James is a clever writer. So many subtle little touches that make you giggle and gasp hehe :)

    Maybe it's a gender thing but........a clever writer?

    From the excerpts I have seen on line it looks like the ramblings from a hormonal 16 year olds diary. Just awful.

    I'm with you. I started the first book and it reads like a 6th grader wrote it.. just terrible. I also knew I could not stand the main character from the beginning. I mean, I know it started as fan fiction, and the character was Bella, but when she decided to publish it, she could have given her at least a little personality. For the record, I couldn't stand Bella either.
  • mtaylor33557
    mtaylor33557 Posts: 542 Member
    They were originally Twilight fan fiction, which kind of reflects on the poor writing in my opinion.

    Some fan fiction is excellent. I have read some that are 100 times better than this. I just don't think she's very good.
  • uniquemoves
    uniquemoves Posts: 100 Member
    I just started reading this a couple of days ago.. love it so far!
  • PepperGirl1
    PepperGirl1 Posts: 26 Member
    I could not get through the first one. The writing is horrible. It felt like I was reading the work of a high school student.

    Completely Agree!!! I could not get throught the first book. Seriously, how many times can a character bite her lip...
  • Veganniee
    Veganniee Posts: 460 Member
    I've read through them once and I'm almost done the 2nd book again. It's definitely not what I am used to reading but I find them highly addicting! E.L. James is a clever writer. So many subtle little touches that make you giggle and gasp hehe :)

    Maybe it's a gender thing but........a clever writer?

    From the excerpts I have seen on line it looks like the ramblings from a hormonal 16 year olds diary. Just awful.

    My thoughts exactly.......
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I could not get through the first one. The writing is horrible. It felt like I was reading the work of a high school student.

    Completely Agree!!! I could not get throught the first book. Seriously, how many times can a bite her lip...

    Or feel that funny feeling down THERE :laugh:
  • YaBoiMUGS
    YaBoiMUGS Posts: 237
    My homegirl was reading this the other day. I had to snatch it to see what the hype was all about. These books are trash. I sext better than this crap. :laugh:
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    I want to read the next series, "50 threads of 50 shades of grey".
  • geminigrl622
    geminigrl622 Posts: 144
    I finished this book in a 1.5 days!! I'm waiting for book 2.
  • beernpizza
    beernpizza Posts: 431 Member
    [/quote]Maybe it's a gender thing but........a clever writer?

    From the excerpts I have seen on line it looks like the ramblings from a hormonal 16 year olds diary. Just awful.
    [/quote]

    Thank you.

    I was trying to quote another posted, but I fudged it up....Im dumb

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