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Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1)
by E.L. James (Goodreads Author)
by E.L. James (Goodreads Author)
Holly's review
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Sep 26, 11
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Elena R a.k.a. Lunies R
Read from September 19 to 22, 2011
Let me start by saying.... Wow! Just Wow!!
This book is 5+ stars for me!! It is my favorite kind of story. You know what I mean...just so intense that the characters get so far under your skin that you can't stand to be away from them for any length of time? Well, that was me while reading this book, I couldn't concentrate to get anything done :)
There are a lot of reviews on this book, and obviously the majority love it, so I am simply going to explain some of the reasons that this story grabbed hold of my heart and wouldn't let go.
First, I am a total sucker for the tortured hero and you would be hard pressed to find a hero more tortured that our own beloved Christian Grey. That said, the fact that he is a gazillionaire at age 27 is nothing to shake a stick at! Christian's intensity and focus is what really captured me in all this, I keep having to remind myself how old he is. The chemistry between Anastasia & Christian is just off the friggin' charts, I swear at times I could feel it coming right off the pages, from the moment she 'fell' into his office!! :)
I really enjoyed the BDSM element, it wasn't necessarily heavy but intense, especially listening to Christian tell Ana that he WANTED to hurt her and why. When he said he had never had to explain it before and knew he wasn't explaining well just melted my heart. There is such a vulnerable, sweet boy underneath that gorgeous domineering man!
Obviously you can tell I am completely smitten with Christian, but let me tell you a little bit about why I completely love Ana too. Even though she is an innocent, oh and I mean really innocent, I can't help but love her fire! Yes, just like the rest of the female population she has fallen completely under Christian's spell but she is not willing to just submit to his every whim - She's feisty but conflicted, I love the emotion!!
Now, I could wax poetic about this book all day long but I will instead say if you haven't read this and you enjoy a read that will stay with you for days after you finish it then I cannot recommend this enough!! GO GET IT - RIGHT NOW!!! That's right, shouty capitals!! LOL - I myself finished this one and jumped right into Fifty Shades Darker because like I said, I can't get enough!! Soooo..... Laters baby!!
This book is 5+ stars for me!! It is my favorite kind of story. You know what I mean...just so intense that the characters get so far under your skin that you can't stand to be away from them for any length of time? Well, that was me while reading this book, I couldn't concentrate to get anything done :)
There are a lot of reviews on this book, and obviously the majority love it, so I am simply going to explain some of the reasons that this story grabbed hold of my heart and wouldn't let go.
First, I am a total sucker for the tortured hero and you would be hard pressed to find a hero more tortured that our own beloved Christian Grey. That said, the fact that he is a gazillionaire at age 27 is nothing to shake a stick at! Christian's intensity and focus is what really captured me in all this, I keep having to remind myself how old he is. The chemistry between Anastasia & Christian is just off the friggin' charts, I swear at times I could feel it coming right off the pages, from the moment she 'fell' into his office!! :)
I really enjoyed the BDSM element, it wasn't necessarily heavy but intense, especially listening to Christian tell Ana that he WANTED to hurt her and why. When he said he had never had to explain it before and knew he wasn't explaining well just melted my heart. There is such a vulnerable, sweet boy underneath that gorgeous domineering man!
Obviously you can tell I am completely smitten with Christian, but let me tell you a little bit about why I completely love Ana too. Even though she is an innocent, oh and I mean really innocent, I can't help but love her fire! Yes, just like the rest of the female population she has fallen completely under Christian's spell but she is not willing to just submit to his every whim - She's feisty but conflicted, I love the emotion!!
Now, I could wax poetic about this book all day long but I will instead say if you haven't read this and you enjoy a read that will stay with you for days after you finish it then I cannot recommend this enough!! GO GET IT - RIGHT NOW!!! That's right, shouty capitals!! LOL - I myself finished this one and jumped right into Fifty Shades Darker because like I said, I can't get enough!! Soooo..... Laters baby!!
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Reading Progress
| 09/20/2011 | page 149 |
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28.99% | "As expected, I got next to nothing done today, I can't stand to leave this story for any length of time! Uuugh! So great!" 5 comments |
| 09/21/2011 | page 208 |
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40.47% | 5 comments |
| 09/21/2011 | page 225 |
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43.77% | "“You beguile me, Christian. Completely overwhelm me. I feel like Icarus flying too close to the Sun,” I whisper." 6 comments |
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Sep 19, 2011 06:42am
You NEED to read this. It is frickin' amazing.
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I held off for so long because the cheapest I could find it was $10 for kindle. I just got tired of hearing everyone rave about it so I caved. I am so glad I did. And I also caved on book 2 for $10. Sheesh.
Enjoy is such a mild word for how I feel about this book. I can't stop thinking about it. It is one of THOSE books.I might have issues. :/
Jen wrote: "Enjoy is such a mild word for how I feel about this book. I can't stop thinking about it. It is one of THOSE books.I might have issues. :/"
*Rubs Jen's back* You poor thing! I'm here with you alllll the way to the end!
Jen wrote: "Thanks, E. I can always count on you!"Awe! *runs to grab a tissue* I think Ana and Grey made me tear up enough =(
Holly wrote: "OMG!! I was almost late for work!! It totally sucked me in and I am only on page 56!!"*squeee* That's exciting news!
I brought my Nook with me to work, but I am hesitant to even get it out of my bag, I know I won't get anything done if I do!! I love stories like this, I am already so wrapped up in it I can't stop thinking about Ana & Christian!
Holly,it's really hard to put down so maybe you should wait till lunchtime or when you get home.It's addicting!
Elena R a.k.a. Lunies R wrote: "Holly,it's really hard to put down so maybe you should wait till lunchtime or when you get home.It's addicting!"Yes! You need time to sit and absorb Fifty. It is hard to read it in short snatches!
Jen wrote: "Elena R a.k.a. Lunies R wrote: "Holly,it's really hard to put down so maybe you should wait till lunchtime or when you get home.It's addicting!"Yes! You need time to sit and absorb Fifty. It ..."
You're also right on that.His fuckupness needs all the time in the world. *sighs*
Elena R a.k.a. Lunies R wrote: "Holly,it's really hard to put down so maybe you should wait till lunchtime or when you get home.It's addicting!"Yeah, I know that I will wait until I get home, I just need to have them close to me - LOL
Jen wrote: "Elena R a.k.a. Lunies R wrote: "Holly,it's really hard to put down so maybe you should wait till lunchtime or when you get home.It's addicting!"Yes! You need time to sit and absorb Fifty. It ..."
Jen, you said snatches!! BAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
HAHAHA!!! I know! I almost wrote (no pun intended) after my statement. You must know that I was snickering at my desk while I wrote that. I am so 5.
OMG!! I just cracked up at my desk! BAHAAAAAAAAAA!! The people walking by going to their closing think I'm a freak because I'm in here all by myself!! hahahaha
I have no idea, we were just talking about that! Over 20 bucks for the paperback!! Holy Hell, who pays $20 for a PB??
If you have an ereader you can get it for $7.99 here. But yeah, that is a lot for a PB.http://www.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/p...
That really sucks! I dont have a kindle or whatever. I like my paperbacks damn it! lmao. I guess I shall wait until the price goes down or I can find it used somewhere.
I actually started it last night, but I only got about 25 pages in. I just couldn't leave it like that and think I was going to get any sleep!! :)
Wow... thank you Holly. So glad you enjoyed it. Hope you enjoy the next one too. All the best and thank you for reading. x
Oh E.L.- I should be thanking you for writing it!! This has become one of my favorites, I can't get them out of my head!! Totally smitten!
My Best friend Put me Onto this and wow so glad she did, Wow this was hot wicked naughty and yet I couldn't put it down love Christian yummy hit wicked naughty and wow, Ana sweet and live the mouth in her wicked so wicked on to the second one so till next time laters baby !!!!!!
Just wanted to say if you enjoyed this book you've got to read the penance list by s Cunningham.... It's 50 shades and oh so much more!!!!!!
I absolutely loved your review Holly! I'm happy to see a positive view on Ana too. I loved her for Chrisian, she was perfect for handling his stalkerific tendencies and his infamous "twitchy palm"!
I'm on page 192 and I haven't read anything hardcore yet. I think the story is 'cute'. Nothing more.
Msblase wrote: "I'm on page 192 and I haven't read anything hardcore yet. I think the story is 'cute'. Nothing more."The story was never hardcore. That is what the media has portrayed. The truth is that it is a story of a damaged man with issues (fifty shades of fucked up) learning to love, sacrifice his own desires, and give up control to the woman he loves more than his next breath.
