"When literature student Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey, she finds him very attractive and deeply intimidating. Convinced that their meeting went badly, she tries to put him out of her mind - until he turns up at the store where she works part-time, and invites her out. Unworldly and innocent, Ana is shocked to find she wants this man. And, when he warns her to keep her distance, it only makes her want him more. But Grey is tormented by inner demons, and consumed by the need to control. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Grey keeps hidden away from public view."
I feel like everyone one and their wives have now read this book. Whilst I was on holiday I bought this book for a bargainous £2.69 for my Kindle and from the first page I was sucked into Ana Steele's world. I was on the fence about reading this to begin with, as it's known for it's erotic nature - which is no lie, it's definitely mouth-open, eye opening at times - but it's so good! E L James really sucks you into this innocent, virgin's life and takes you through the motions of falling in love, with a bit of erotica thrown in for good measure. If you enjoy romantic novels and aren't a prude or likely to cringe when reading the more intimate parts (pun not intended) of the book - which there are many - then I really recommend it! It's the first book for a while that's actually reduced me to tears (yes, an erotic novel made me cry - the ending is SO sad!) and I immediately bought the sequel and began reading almost instantly after turning the last page.
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Omg I cried my eyes out this morning to the end of the book! I am soo glad that there's another 2 books so that there's another ending! Haha. Loving your blog as always <3 xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks hun! It actually tears me up a lot, it's a bit worrying! x
DeleteI want to read this book but since it takes me forever to read a whole book, I should probably get on with In Cold Blood... however if Debs is now leaving, I wonder if the new guy will be informed of this tedious task... teehee. Plus I have heard several people say this is quite badly written, but an amazing story.... decisions... x
ReplyDeleteI think if it's your kind of story you read it a lot faster - it is badly written and to be honest I think she wrote them all at once which doesn't give the editor much time to go through it but it's a great story. Oh of course he'll be informed, we wont get away with it that easily! x
DeleteI found the series really compelling and they did have me hooked. I don't wanna give much more of my opinion until you've finished the trilogy as I'd like to know what you think overall. Apparently someone's bought the rights to the film? I'm not sure that'll pan out to be honest! x
ReplyDeleteI've finished the trilogy - second book review up tomorrow! I absolutely LOVED it. Although poorly written (who was her editor?!) I agree, it was compelling. The third was my favourite book, a lot of twists and turns I definitely didn't see coming. There was an event with the author last night in London and she said that the movie was being looked into and that she might re-write the trilogy in Christians POV which I think would be great because I liked the epilogue at the end of FSF and I think it would be interesting to hear his side with all the mood swings included. xx
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