Holly's Reviews > Fifty Shades Freed
Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3)
by E.L. James (Goodreads Author)
by E.L. James (Goodreads Author)
Holly's review
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Apr 27, 12
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Read from January 16 to 20, 2012
TEN GREAT BIG SHINY STARS!!!!!
This was a perfect ending to what has definitely become my favorite series! It was wonderful to read the conclusion of this wonderful story that is Ana and her Fifty Shades. I couldn’t love Christian any more if I tried, and I am big enough to admit that I am just glowing green with envy of Ana :) - For the most part this book was not as intense all the time as the other two but what was most wonderful, after watching these two overcome some pretty major obstacles to be together, was getting to watch them learn to be husband and wife and function in the real world together.
I am not going to get into very much detail, one, because I could simply go on forever and ever talking about Fifty and how much I love him and two, because I really don’t want to give anything away. These are definitely books that should be savored slowly without any hints!
I will say though, that as fairy tale as their story is they definitely have to work through some major issues that are arising simply because they had an obsessive, whirlwind romance that now is taking some real work in the light of day, so to speak. While Christian is just as mercurial as ever, at times I did feel for Ana in this one. Christian can be a bit, well, overwhelming, which we all know and love him for, but Ana struggles at times with this. As I can imagine I would too, but the fact that they love and need each other more than their next breath helps them conquer all of these hurdles. Sometimes with a little punishment involved, :) which doesn’t seem to have any of the parties involved complaining.
My favorite quote… Christian grins. “Am I that much of a prize?”
”Christian, you are the state lottery, the cure for cancer, and the three wishes from Aladdin’s lamp all rolled into one.” I couldn’t have said it better myself!!
The way that I fell in love with these characters shocked even me, to the point that they were so far in my head that I would dream about them at night when I finally put my book down! I have to say Ms. James does a phenomenal job of making you FEEL the characters! I have to thank one more time my GR friends that first introduces me to this series, what an amazing emotional roller coaster ride!! I can’t wait to do it all again.
I also need to include some pics of my favorite different faces of Fifty…
Controlling, Mercurial Christian:

Sexpertise Christian:

Playful, Sexy Christian

Isn't he beautiful?? *sigh*
This was a perfect ending to what has definitely become my favorite series! It was wonderful to read the conclusion of this wonderful story that is Ana and her Fifty Shades. I couldn’t love Christian any more if I tried, and I am big enough to admit that I am just glowing green with envy of Ana :) - For the most part this book was not as intense all the time as the other two but what was most wonderful, after watching these two overcome some pretty major obstacles to be together, was getting to watch them learn to be husband and wife and function in the real world together.
I am not going to get into very much detail, one, because I could simply go on forever and ever talking about Fifty and how much I love him and two, because I really don’t want to give anything away. These are definitely books that should be savored slowly without any hints!
I will say though, that as fairy tale as their story is they definitely have to work through some major issues that are arising simply because they had an obsessive, whirlwind romance that now is taking some real work in the light of day, so to speak. While Christian is just as mercurial as ever, at times I did feel for Ana in this one. Christian can be a bit, well, overwhelming, which we all know and love him for, but Ana struggles at times with this. As I can imagine I would too, but the fact that they love and need each other more than their next breath helps them conquer all of these hurdles. Sometimes with a little punishment involved, :) which doesn’t seem to have any of the parties involved complaining.
My favorite quote… Christian grins. “Am I that much of a prize?”
”Christian, you are the state lottery, the cure for cancer, and the three wishes from Aladdin’s lamp all rolled into one.” I couldn’t have said it better myself!!
The way that I fell in love with these characters shocked even me, to the point that they were so far in my head that I would dream about them at night when I finally put my book down! I have to say Ms. James does a phenomenal job of making you FEEL the characters! I have to thank one more time my GR friends that first introduces me to this series, what an amazing emotional roller coaster ride!! I can’t wait to do it all again.
I also need to include some pics of my favorite different faces of Fifty…
Controlling, Mercurial Christian:

Sexpertise Christian:

Playful, Sexy Christian

Isn't he beautiful?? *sigh*
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Quotes Holly Liked
“Christian, you are the state lottery, the cure for cancer, and the three wishes from Aladdin's lamp all rolled into one”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Freed
Reading Progress
| 01/16/2012 | page 25 |
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4.54% | "Oh Fifty....how I have missed you!!" 2 comments |
| 01/17/2012 | page 105 |
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19.06% | "I forgot how much these characters get under my skin, when I finally was able to put it down last night, I spent all night dreaming of them!! :)" 1 comment |
| 01/19/2012 | page 356 |
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78.0% | "OMG! How I love Fifty! I just don't want this to end!" |
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Ah, so it's good. I can't wait to get mine.
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I didn't even read your review...I just stared at the pictures of Wentworth...LOVE him! I thought Ryan Gosling could be Fifty...but now I'm thinking Wentworth could be.
I know right? He has been my Fifty since the very beginning, that intense stare that can morph into that beautiful smile....Mmmmmm....I just love him!!
Holly wrote: "I know right? He has been my Fifty since the very beginning, that intense stare that can morph into that beautiful smile....Mmmmmm....I just love him!!"I'm going to have to reread the books now with him in mind. Did you watch Prison Break with him? I was addicted to that show.
Holly wrote: "Oh yeah! I was a Prison Break Junkie! I miss seeing him every week :)"Oh, me too. I remember getting the season on Netflix for a while so I could watch reruns. What a great cast that was.
By the way, nice review!
Awesome review, Holly! I'm in the middle of the 2nd book and I LOVE it! Perfect pics of Christian! :)
Thanks so much! Isn't it absolutely wonderful?? I am only slightly obsessed with Fifty, hell, who am I kidding I FREAKIN' LOVE HIM!!
In the beginning I was picturing a raging mad and buff Christian Bale, not that I find him yummy, but he fit Fifty so well in my mind. Then his sweet side started coming out and I had nobody!! Poor Wentworth didn't even cross my mind so I'm very glad I ran across your perfect Fifty!
Yay!!! I am so glad! I just have a raging love for wonderfully gorgeous Wentworth for FOREVER! He was my Fifty from the minute we met! :)I can see where Christian Bale would fit at first, but he is an A-hole so he's automatically OUT!! haha
Holly: I just read your review and I really liked it. Because of it I am going to read this series soon, I was worried there was so much hype that I might be let down but since seeing your review I think it will be worthwhile to read. Thanks!!!!
Oh wow Jen, that is so cool!!! - I hope you love it as much as I did! I reviewed all 3 books, but steer clear of book two's review, it has a spoiler! :)
Holly: Thanks a bunch :-). I am fairly new to Goodreads but I am sure liking it! I am a HUGE reader and I will be forever adding books that I have read. (There is just so many!) Anyhow, I noticed you and I have the same tastes in books so I hope you don't mind if I check out your reviews from time to time, to give me ideas on new books to read. Thanks again!
Holly wrote: "and an A-hole!! Oh yeah, I said that already!! hahaha"Him being such an a-hole is probably the only reason he came to mind first... then I realized that I actually like Fifty!! :-)
I don't believe that either of the "Ryans" could pull off this role. While they are both very hot in their own rights I don't know if they can handle the darker side of Fifty very well. But Wentworth... oh hell yes!
I agree Kimberly, Christian has to have the intense, smoldering stare and intense aura about him and there are not many actors that can pull that off, oh and they have to be stunning!





