TITLE: Fifty Shades of Grey
AUTHOR: E.L. James
RATING: 4 STARS
PUBLISHED: May 2011 - The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House
SERIES: Yes; Trilogy Completed:
- Fifty Shades of Grey (2011)
- Fifty Shades Darker (2011)
- Fifty Shades Freed (2011)
"When literature student Anastasia Steele is drafted to interview the successful young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, she finds him attractive, enigmatic and intimidating. Convinced their meeting went badly, she tries to put Grey out of her mind - until he happens to turn up at the out-of-town hardware store where she works part-time. The unworldly, innocent Ana is shocked to realize she wants this man, and when he warns her to keep her distance it only makes her more desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her - but on his own terms. Shocked yet thrilled by Grey's singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success – his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving adoptive family – Grey is man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a passionate, physical and daring affair, Ana learns more about her own dark desires, as well as the Christian Grey hidden away from public scrutiny. Can their relationship transcend physical passion? Will Ana find it in herself to submit to the self-indulgent Master? And if she does, will she still love what she finds? Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever."
MY REVIEW:
I have been dying to read this book, but I purposefully kept putting it off because the sequel doesn’t come out until September 15th, 2011. I had heard that this book left off on a cliffhanger, and I didn’t think I could stand the agony of waiting for two whole months. Originally, I wanted to read Fifty Shades of Grey two days before the sequel released. I had a game plan and everything, but last night I cracked. I just couldn’t wait any longer. Now, I have 8 more extremely long days to go until the sequel comes out. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. I NEED MORE CHRISTIAN AND ANA. (Yes, I am using shouty capitals. I can’t help it!) Obviously, I have some issues with patience. I may need an appointment with Dr. Flynn :) (Read the book, you’ll get it!)
Since I can’t read the sequel, Fifty Shades Darker, right now, I guess I will go ahead with the second best thing: I’ll talk about the first book in the Fifty Shades series, Fifty Shades of Grey.
Fifty Shades of Grey was an educational introduction to BDSM literature.
I was pleasantly surprised by the witty banter between Ana and Christian. Their interactions, especially their emails, are honest, sexy and hilarious. I also very much enjoyed Ana’s subconscious and her inner goddess, especially when they were at war with one another. HYSTERICAL! Because this novel is extremely intense and dark at times, this lighter, comical side was much needed and appreciated.
Is Fifty Shades of Grey a romance?
Yes, but not in the classical sense.
Christian Grey is your gorgeous, wealthy, adventurous “hero”. He’s also your dark, unreadable, unpredictable, controlling and tortured “villain”. He’s into some interesting and peculiar things (floggers, gags, bonds, ties, etc.). After Christian meets Ana, he clearly states, “I’m not a hearts and flowers kind of man, I don’t do romance. My tastes are very singular. You should steer clear of me.” For most girls romance would be hearts and flowers, but for Ana every smile, laugh, and endearment from Christian is a romantic gesture (because coming from him they are rare and special).
Christian and Ana have a unique relationship with their own set of rules. (Literally, their own set of typed up rules. Which I might add, I found mighty fascinating to read.) Their relationship is complicated. Ana is innocent, sweet and naïve. She wants your traditional relationship. Christian wants a submissive. Together they try and meet in the middle and reach a compromise. I will admit, I was fascinated with Christian’s lifestyle; it’s intriguing and disturbing. But is Ana capable of being who Christian wants her to be? Is that the right lifestyle for Ana? And is Christian even capable of love?
Fifty Shades of Grey was an educational introduction to BDSM literature.
I was pleasantly surprised by the witty banter between Ana and Christian. Their interactions, especially their emails, are honest, sexy and hilarious. I also very much enjoyed Ana’s subconscious and her inner goddess, especially when they were at war with one another. HYSTERICAL! Because this novel is extremely intense and dark at times, this lighter, comical side was much needed and appreciated.
Is Fifty Shades of Grey a romance?
Yes, but not in the classical sense.
Christian Grey is your gorgeous, wealthy, adventurous “hero”. He’s also your dark, unreadable, unpredictable, controlling and tortured “villain”. He’s into some interesting and peculiar things (floggers, gags, bonds, ties, etc.). After Christian meets Ana, he clearly states, “I’m not a hearts and flowers kind of man, I don’t do romance. My tastes are very singular. You should steer clear of me.” For most girls romance would be hearts and flowers, but for Ana every smile, laugh, and endearment from Christian is a romantic gesture (because coming from him they are rare and special).
Christian and Ana have a unique relationship with their own set of rules. (Literally, their own set of typed up rules. Which I might add, I found mighty fascinating to read.) Their relationship is complicated. Ana is innocent, sweet and naïve. She wants your traditional relationship. Christian wants a submissive. Together they try and meet in the middle and reach a compromise. I will admit, I was fascinated with Christian’s lifestyle; it’s intriguing and disturbing. But is Ana capable of being who Christian wants her to be? Is that the right lifestyle for Ana? And is Christian even capable of love?
I gave Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James 4 STARS. I really enjoyed this dramatic tale. I recommend this novel to adults who are looking for an EXTREMELY EROTIC, CRAZY TWISTED AND SOMEWHAT ROMANTIC TALE. (Note: if strong language, nudity or graphic sex bothers you or freaks you out then this is not the book for you. This novel is extremely graphic and should only be read by adults. This is NOT a young adult novel.)
2 comments:
Thank you for your lovely review and for reading.
I do hope you enjoy the next book.
EL x
Only 4 more days! I am counting down the days :)
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