Fifty Shades of Grey - E L James

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37 of 37 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Shroud

Member since 16/08/2001

Reviews written: 390

Fifty Shades of Shame
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03/08/2012

User doesn't recommend the product

Advantages woke up more of the general population to the idea of "kink" as fun sex play
Disadvantages poorly researched, badly edited, awkwardly written sex scenes, dangerous sex practices

I deal with erotica on a daily basis. It's no huge secret- I translate Japanese manga and light novels, and the majority of the titles I've worked on have been classified as erotica. I also review many, many titles, both manga as well as prose novels, that come under that classification. There are a good many more that I read for pleasure, both LGBT as well as hetero, and after awhile of being exposed to so many different books by so very many different authors, one comes to appreciate the well plotted and well written. The sorting of the merely good to the great can be further pared down by ... more
48 of 48 Ciao users found the following review helpful

louisechackett

Member since 05/08/2006

Reviews written: 584

Fifty shades of Grey
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17/05/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages great characters, makes you feel part of the story, bit of filth
Disadvantages Sex scenes may be a bit much for some

One night I get a message on my Blackberry from one of my friends that says “You like reading right?” to which I reply “Yes…..” wondering where this is all going and she informs me that she has been reading a book which she thinks I will like but it is a bit “mucky” (her words not mine!) She went on to tell me that the author had apparently taken some inspiration from Twilight which I adore and so I took the plunge and bought fifty shades of grey by EL James. I have to say I hadn’t heard much about the book until my friend mentioned it but having looked online I have seen that in some places ... more
74 of 74 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Secre

Member since 23/04/2003

Reviews written: 206

The worlds most badly written porn 12/07/2012

User doesn't recommend the product

Advantages ?
Disadvantages Poorly written porn justifying an abusive relationship

I have decided that for as long as the amusement factor continues at work I will continue to keep a copy of Fifty Shades of Grey in open view on my desk. This book is the only reason I have had a series of completely unsolicited conversations with senior members of staff about the logistics of BDSM sex. On occasions complete with actions, this is of course exactly the conversation you want to be having with your line manager. I do not know what it is about the book and it may be the most diabolical piece of fiction ever written but it has brought about some of the most peculiar social ... more
42 of 42 Ciao users found the following review helpful

ChemicalRomance

Member since 01/08/2005

Reviews written: 209

Well Hello Mr Grey... 29/05/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages A good not put wanting to put down book... Full of sex!
Disadvantages Might be too much sex for some

I don’t know where on Earth I was when these books first came out, because I normally get hold of books like this pretty quickly after they come out. Think someone has been withholding information from me, or wait it might be something to do with university taking up all the time I have… However when I got on my latest placement these books were being passed around the staff room at a great rate of knots – and well I needed something to do in the evenings now my fella is away so I decided can’t beat getting lost in a good book… Especially these ones… Who is E L James? Erika Leonard as she is ... more
45 of 45 Ciao users found the following review helpful

xxB3CC4xx

Member since 20/09/2008

Reviews written: 208

Some May Be 50 Shades Of Pink Instead Of Grey. . . . 27/06/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages Great characters, good story, a little raunchy.
Disadvantages Terrible writing style, some parts lacked imagination.

I have recently started reading bucketloads of novels after a long period of only reading textbooks and research papers as part of my degree so when I finally managed a small respite in my workload I downloaded the kindle app on my iPad along with multiple books I couldn't wait to get stuck into. However I had noticed the title '50 Shades Of Grey' creeping up all over my Facebook and being me I wanted to know what all the fuss was about and so I bought the first book in the trilogy from Amazon which was only £2.69 and was instantly delivered ready for me to start reading. I'll be honest and ... more
51 of 51 Ciao users found the following review helpful

linzee_loulabelle

Member since 26/11/2004

Reviews written: 977

Fifty shades of not what I was expecting! 10/05/2012

User doesn't recommend the product

Advantages Interesting
Disadvantages Not marketed the right way

About the book Fifty Shades of Grey was released on 12th April of this year by Arrow. The book is 528 pages long. Plot 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 ... more
51 of 51 Ciao users found the following review helpful

xmum2fourx

Member since 04/08/2007

Reviews written: 584

50 shades of grey 28/07/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages Great storyline
Disadvantages Repetitive

It seems everyone had something to say about 50 shades trilogy and I found people either loved it or hated it so I decided to give in and see what all the fuss was about so when I came across all three books for £10 in Asda I purchased them. When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, there is an instant attraction but she tries to shake it off not knowing that he found her just as interesting. As they get to know each other it is clear they both have different needs so will they ever be able to be together? It is classed as erotica but also ... more
25 of 25 Ciao users found the following review helpful

laurahartleyy

Member since 07/06/2011

Reviews written: 170

Don't judge a book before you've read it - every book is valuable 01/12/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages Likable characters, intruiging
Disadvantages terrible prose

Title: Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades #1) Author: E.L. James Publisher: Vintage Books Publication Date: May 26th 2011 Goodreads Summary: When literature student Anastasia Steele is drafted to interview the successful young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, she finds him attractive, enigmatic and intimidating. Convinced their meeting went badly, she tries to put Grey out of her mind - until he happens to turn up at the out-of-town hardware store where she works part-time. The unworldly, innocent Ana is shocked to realize she wants this man, and when he warns her to keep ... more
48 of 48 Ciao users found the following review helpful

zoe_page

Member since 08/07/2001

Reviews written: 871

It's Far From Black And White 28/04/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages Filthy rude
Disadvantages None

When college student Ana steps in at the last minute to cover an interview of a local tycoon for the uni paper, she never imagines how what is supposed to be a one off meeting will change her life completely over the months to come. She has no plans or expectations to see him again, but Christian Grey knows what he wants and takes great pains to get it, so with Ana now next on his list of target acquisitions, she has very little hope of escaping unscathed. Swiftly realising that he is not your average wealthy bachelor, Ana falls head first into a foreign and confusing new world she has no clue ... more
62 of 62 Ciao users found the following review helpful

kappaslappa

Member since 13/07/2003

Reviews written: 186

I am ready to sign your contract Mr Grey!
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19/06/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages Obsessive, hard to put down, lovable characters, eye opening
Disadvantages There are only 3 books

Book Worm When it comes to reading books I tend to stick to familiar territories such as crime thrillers and the odd political biography, something I can get my teeth into and something that keeps me on the edge of my seat. I also like the odd chick-lit novel but I am a bit choosy as to who the author is and tend to stick to 3 or 4 of whom I have read a lot of. Can it really be THAT good? Just over a week ago a friend of mine messaged me and said I had to read 'Fifty Shades of Grey' because I would love it and that it was the best book she had ever read. A bit of a tall order I thought, I mean ... more