David’s Reviews > Fifty Shades Freed > Status Update

Even though the confrontation with the villain was ridiculously short, the last several chapters have been really good. I think it's the first hour's reading I've managed in which I didn't want to bash Christian's brains in for being an annoying prick. Progress!

The last few chapters have been really interesting even though I abhor Christian. I knew there was a twist coming up but I'm still thinking there's another (that Mia is working with Hyde, who is Christian's bio brother).

Aside from an infuriating argument between Christian and Ana (how does she put up with him? Not that she's much of a catch) I'm enjoying it. There are actually a few tender moments at the hospital where it feels like there is more between C/A than just lust.

I enjoyed the night out in Aspen though it makes me wish the novel focused on Kate/Elliot instead of Ana/Christian. It's a lot of fun when the characters keep their hands off each other for three seconds.

Interesting when the actual plot is allowed to progress. Feels like the end is near, though, when I'm not even halfway through. Major plot twist coming, or just lots and lots of the world's dullest porn?

The story is interesting in the few instances where they characters aren't having sex. Unfortunately the sex is dull and constantly takes me out of the story. One minute there's an exciting car chase, but then the moment they're safe they decide to have sex in a public parking lot. So disappointing that James created this exciting scene and then poopooed all over its importance. "We were almost killed, let's screw!"