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Jul 27, 2012 11:17PM
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Honestly, I had no interest in any of these, but hearing that their origins started as Twilight fan fiction might cause me to break down and brave the erotica label just to see what she came up with. Although, I know that she revamped it to get rid of the the connection to Twilight, but... Maybe one of you will sway my opinion so I'm not so indecisive.
I realize I am in the minority but I did not like the book....there was not really any revamping done that I could see other then the character names....the personalities of the characters were the same (imo)....it was not worth the time it took to read.
I wasn't planning on reading these, but when I found out my library had them I thought why not. It will be a while before I get the first one, 1400 people had requested it before me. lol I can imagine there will be a lot of people that are surprised when they actually read these ones.
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I have another co-worker that (TMI, but she told me anyway) is a submissive. I actually had to make her take off some things she had clamped to her ankles because they jingled at work. Apparently her dom told her to wear them. I had to have a conversation with him about how he could have her, but when she's working with me, she's mine. He didn't like that, but if it affects work or customers it's a no go. I could care less if he tells her to go panty-less or some other thing as long as she doesn't inform me, but customers ask why you're jingling if they hear a clink whenever you walk and she's too blunt and honest with them. It's great she's not shy, but some things just need to be kept from your clients unless you know them well enough to know they won't freak out on you. Even then, you're at work, be professional.
Anyway, I rambled... She says she hates these books. Not because she's read them, but now people seem to think they can jump into the scene, but they don't know how to truly do things. I guess some people have been hurt because they didn't take the time to learn how to inflict pain without causing serious damage to someone else. You know, common sense... learn where a hit would hurt, vs. possible crack bone or other random stuff like that. Also, people who think they're part of the scene, but really just get bossed around about stupid stuff and say "sir" a lot, without really understanding what they're doing. Never would have considered that the book would create a ton of wannabes, but I guess Twilight made people think they were vampires, so I shouldn't be surprised.
Heather that is funny about your co-worker, that she would tell people. I imagine she gets some surprised reactions when she shares too much!
Wow, you have some very interesting co-workers, Heather. I can't believe you would actually have to have that conversation with the guy, when it seems like such common sense. Personally, I have no intentions whatsoever of reading these books. I've read the first Twilight book and that was enough for me. Plus, after all of the things I've heard about the story and the way the author portrays certain aspects of BDSM (some people have said she's alarmingly inaccurate about it) make me want to stay far away.
Since there doesn't seem to be any big fans that might get offended I'm going to post a link to a hilarious review for the first book (she goes through all of them and it's great):
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I have seen that review Samantha, it makes me laugh.
The other two are too shabby, either. lol
that review is hilarious
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***Moving on***
So, I just decided to go with it and read them. I figure I could at least laugh at them if they're that bad. Or, maybe I'll figure out the co-workers mental state a little bit better. =) Really, though, I took my nook to work and the battery died on me and I, stupidly, did not bring a paperback with me today. Since books are like crack, I start getting antsy because I didn't have anything so I just downloaded my friends e-mail to my cell and went for it since I didn't want to pay to download something to my app.
My biggest question so far - How the HELL has anyone read past the first chapter? It's HORRIBLY written! I mean, this book gives me hope that one day I could sell million of books with my lack of creative syntax or diction. Half of my brain told me to put it down and just suffer through being bookless - which I never do, while the other half was cracking up at how ridiculous and crappy it was and telling me this was cheap entertainment. Not even to a sex scene yet and my cheeks hurt from the atrocious writing. Apparently, the book's not just about someone who likes to cause pain, but it physically causes the reader pain as well. I think I have a headache from this, but I can't put it down. I've got to see if it can get even worst.
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Haha, I didn't even notice until you mentioned it. You have very interesting co-workers. I agree about keeping things dry (some pun intended, sorry) and not too personal. I've never met anyone that has admitted they live that lifestyle although I'm very quiet at work and I don't think anyone would think to talk to me about it.
Literary BDSM, literally. An interesting new genre, Heather. I can't say I'm surprised about how terrible it is from the start.
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That's one of those things that is so out-there you know it must be true. Amazing. "I'm sorry you need me to be at work, but I have a sex party to attend." I thought of something crude to say as well, but I guess I'll take your cue and keep it to myself.
Heather wrote: "It all just kind of came out one day when she asked for a day off. The bossed asked why and she asked him if he really needed to know. It was one of those days she needed to be there, so he said ye..."As the boss what do you say to that! lol
oh my gosh. I just read that review, it was hilarious. That pretty much just made up my mind on whether or not I wanted to try to read this.
"Everyone, don't eat the pancakes at Anastasia's house!" Haha! Awkward Ellen.
I keep thinking I'm going to read it because it's so popular. Even bought the first book. However, I hate twi and any of it's fan fiction. Plus, I read the first 30 pages and thought the writing was awful. Then they started doing those "celebrity readings" of some of the more colorful love scenes from the book.
Not sure if I want to read it because it's the hot book item right now.
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I about died listening to this guy.
OMG!! I was brought to tears. My parents got a huge kick out of it.
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I always assumed 20-30, but that comment had me second guess myself for a second.
You should watch the whole episode. I was laughing so loud my husband had to tell me to shush.
That was hilarious....I came across this one while ago on a blog.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=...
Ha-ha! Gave you a heart attack there. No I'm 22. Still living with my parents. It's cheaper while I'm going to college, plus my mom has a lot of health issues . . . I'm the live in maid. ^_-
Those both were funny! Does anyone think less now of PW? I know I did when it came out.
Publisher's Weekly, they are supposed to be a big deal.
Ha-ha, right. Yeah, I'm a little shocked about that.
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