E. L. James

When Anastasia Steele, a young literature student, interviews wealthy young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, their initial meeting introduces Anastasia to an exciting new world that will change them both forever.

Book 1 - Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades Trilogy

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           This is a review of a rework.

As far as fan fiction is concerned, 50 Shades of Grey and Master of the Universe (based on the Twilight Saga) are essentially the same. A major difference is that Edward and Bella’s names have been changed to Christian and Anastasia, respectively. My knowledge of this comes from the fact that I have both and that I switch between them occasionally while reading with no difficulty.

To me, it seems obvious. There is no difference in the mannerisms of the characters. There are even similarities between the things they say and what the original characters said. Especially Edward’s “dazzle” line and asking Bella to trust him. Besides being incompetent in the romantic dependency, her mother remarried. Edward’s troubled past still motivates Bella to save him from himself. The only difference now is that Edward can hit Bella when she strays too far.

Christian Grey is condescending, controlling, possessive, and cruel. It is impossible for Ana to behave as she normally would. Therefore, she puts up with it. She believes that by giving him what he wants, when he wants, and as often as he wants, she will eventually be able to win him over. What are the chances of it working? Most likely in the books. How does it work in reality? In most cases, no. How various women will waste their lives on some jerk because they have read shit like this and think it will come true for them? I have known women like this. There’s a sad, lonely side to him, and if I could only understand what’s wrong, I could change him!

There seems to be a theme of rape. Christian tells Ana he enjoys having complete and total control over another person. Not just in the bedroom, but in Ana’s entire life. He cannot yield when Ana rejects, plunging on regardless, confident she will enjoy whatever he does, so why bother ceasing?

There are women out there who think this is romantic.

As the book finishes, Ana flees in emotional turmoil because Christian cannot provide what she needs.

Now I’m wondering why this book is so popular. What is it about this book that appeals to so sufficient women?

Clodagh Nolan-Smith

What a pile of crap. Poorly written and dull enough to send you to sleep. What made it worse was the influx of 'avid readers' this spawned, that constantly wanted to discuss how brilliant the book was and show off that they read it in a day! I think its an insult to those writers that struggle to make a single penny from their work that has been so patiently crafted from the depths of their souls, that this series really hit the big time. I mean, fair play to E. L. James though, who really cares if it made you rich, right?!

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Book Lover

I didn't find this book to be too interesting. The characters were good but the story - not so much.

Shawna Gavas

I found this one was difficult to rate. If you take it at face value, it was a very fluffy enjoyable read. The hype definitely surrounds the erotic nature of the book, which lets be honest, is pure smut but who doesn't need a little smut now and then? I thought the author's attempt to convey the characters depths fell short. Very cliche story base...poor, inexperienced, young girl meets gorgeous billionaire who showers her with gifts. The only thing that sets it apart is the S&M. That being said, I liked the book and will continue on with the series.

Rebeca 

This book is well.. not all that great. I seriously tried to put the pros and the cons of this book aside and give it a chance. The beginning is really boring, the girl is annoying, Grey is so demanding, and it just gets worse as the book continues its journey. This is not a good book.

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THE OFFICIAL MOVIE TIE-IN BOXED SET includes all three bestselling FIFTY SHADES novels by E L JAMES, all with movie art covers plus a BONUS full color movie poster. This boxed set includes the official movie tie-in editions of the following novels: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY: When college student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly Ana realizes she wants this man, and Grey admits he wants her, too--but on his own terms. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian's secrets and explores her own desires. FIFTY SHADES DARKER: Daunted by Christian's dark secrets and singular tastes, Ana has broken off their relationship to start a new career. But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and while Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Ana is forced to make the most important decision of her life. FIFTY SHADES FREED: Now, Ana and Christian have it all--love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice, and fate conspire to turn Ana's deepest fears into reality. Fifty Shades Freed, the major motion picture, will be released by Universal Pictures for Valentine's Day 2018.

The Movie Tie-In Editions with Bonus Poster

Julia Rothlauf

Fifty shades darker: Daunted by the singular sexual tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.

Fifty Shades Trilogy Book 1 - Fifty Shades of Grey

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