Fifty Shades of Grey

[Trish Crocker]

Has anyone read it?

[asianthree]

is anyone going to admit reading it, bondage, soft porn and story line

[jojo]

Someone told me his wife's book club was reading it. Wouldn't that make for interesting conversation?

[jnieman]

I read all three. Very good story line.

[Trish Crocker]

I'll admit it! I'm on book three and enjoying all of them. I have to admit, I do gloss over some of the sex stuff...enough already!!...but I am getting educated about some things and like the characters and the storyline. The books do tend to open your mind to things that were hard to understand. It would be interesting to be at the ladies book club!

[renielarson]

I haven't read it and don't intend to. From what I have heard...not up my alley.

[gerryann]

I picked it up at the grocery store today. Haven't opened it yet. I agree it could lead to a very lively discussion at the book club. Love to be a fly on that wall.

[graciegirl]

I am going to have to read it. I hear it is vibrating. Or was that riveting? ;)

[mickey100]

I read the first novel - basically just another romance novel, with the soft porn/bondage twist to it. Just easy, light reading. I won't read the rest of the series.

[Golfer in Sanibel]

I am going to have to read it. I hear it is vibrating. Or was that riveting? ;)

That was good.:coolsmiley:

[ceejay]

I am going to have to read it. I hear it is vibrating. Or was that riveting? ;)

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

I am anxiously awaiting delivery of the trilogy from Amazon...!:popcorn:

[tainsley]

I am going to have to read it. I hear it is vibrating. Or was that riveting? ;)

You are just too funny Gracie!

[Ohiogirl]

I'm about 50 pages into it, nothing titillating yet, but soon. . .

But I wanted to respond to what someone said about not reading it, not her type of book. One of the things I love about being in a book club is that it forces me to read, or at least start, something that is maybe not my usual type of book. I've been pleasantly surprised sometimes, and read stuff I would never have picked up on my own.

It's kind of like going to college, at least if it's a college that is not a clone of your high school. You are exposed to lots of different types of people and trains of thought you may never have gotten to on your own. I think that's a good thing.

[BmoreGal]

I am going on a cruise vacation next week... It is downloaded to my Kindle... Should make for a fun read....

[Taltarzac725]

It is back on some Florida public library shelves after being removed. '50 Shades of Grey' Returning to Florida Library Shelves After Ban - chicagotribune.com (http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-rt-50-shades-of-grey-book-banmt1thewrap41826-20120529,0,7035961.story)

I have been reading a new book by Anne Rice about werewolves which is steamy enough for me. I do not think I could handle Fifty Shades of Grey.

The new Anne Rice book is The Wolf Gift which is kind of boring IMHO.

[2newyorkers]

I read all 3 books. The books were written as Twilight fan fiction. If you read the Twilight series you can see the similarity between the 2 books. The books are very poorly written in the first person. That being said, the romance portion of the book is very nice and I can see many a couples sex life being spiced up after reading these books.

[duffysmom]

I am going to have to read it. I hear it is vibrating. Or was that riveting? ;)

GG I originally wrote that I just love you but I'm afraid I'll be misunderstood so I'll give you three :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: instead.

[BarryRX]

I am going to have to read it. I hear it is vibrating. Or was that riveting? ;)
Boy Howdie!!!!:a040::a040:

[hulahips]

hmmmm sounds interesting!! would like to get my hands on it! wonder if library carries it?

[rjansen]

On book 2 now!!

[dfjcschaich]

I got halfway through the first one and became bored with it. Had the same problem in my twenties with the historical romance novels. Kept waiting for the story to develop a plot, a mystery, anything but the female character constantly gushing over how good-looking this guy is! Oh, please! So many other really great stories out there to spend a few hours reading.

[In awe of TV]

:agree: Dfj, I got up to page 128 and couldn't take it any more. Gasp, gasp, gasp - the worst, childish writing I've ever read. Even though it's fiction I can't help to think about how many sickos will try to copycat the events. The 'action' was consentual but I thought is was so violent and unbelievable. I'm a passionate supporter and volunteer for Partnership Against Domestic Violence that I couldn't read anymore. Without further reading I catagorize these books as pure pornographic and demoralizing. I try not to judge, but I clearly do not understand the high focus this trash is receiving. Sad world. Ok, I'm done with my rant.

:shrug:

[zcaveman]

I reserved the book at the library to see what all of the fuss was about. Guess I will cancel that request based on the bored posts.

[uujudy]

So this book was not written by a hairdresser? ;)

[debzaranti]

UUJUDY.....ROTFL!!!!

Must be something wrong w/me....read all three and LOVED them! The "porn" was pretty soft....and got to be a bit much after a while, but I found myself becoming invested in the characters, Ana and Christian. For those who only read the first book...the second and third ones get more into the actual STORY, there's still the sex, but not quite as much. Good, light summer reading IMHO.

Deb

[fraurauch]

I'm with you, deb. I just finished #3 and now wish there were more. Also agree that #2 and 3 were better reads than #1.

[senior citizen]

Has anyone read it?

Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One by E.L.James
Fifty Shades Darker: Book Two of the Fifty Shades Trilogy
Fifty Shades Freed: Book Three.....................

I read the first book on my Kindle; am presently halfway through second book of the trilogy.....with third also downloaded on the Kindle.

Everytime I did a book search, they kept recommending this book.....

By the second book, one realizes WHY Christian is like he is......
if you are interested in what makes people tick.....you will "get it".
Or, how childhood trauma can affect one's adult life............

I had no idea what the book was about when I ordered the first one.
However, I read everything and am a fast reader......devouring all books.

I had to put "Russka" on the back burner..........it's by the same author who wrote "New York".......Edward Rutherfurd.

Now, those are two EXCELLENT BOOKS. Russka is a novel on Russia from it's earliest days.......and New York, ditto..........Rutherfurd writes in a similar fashion of James Mitchener.

[callmejoe]

I am on the second book, and I really enjoy them. Very similar to the Twilight characters. So if you were sexually frustrated with the all the tension in the Twilight books, well- 50 Shades is just for you! haha.

[JessieS]

I read all three great books not to give it away but great love story.

[Taltarzac725]

Think I'll wait for the movies. I wonder if these will come to the Villages though? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey

[mayBavillager]

I'll admit it! I'm on book three and enjoying all of them. I have to admit, I do gloss over some of the sex stuff...enough already!!...but I am getting educated about some things and like the characters and the storyline. The books do tend to open your mind to things that were hard to understand. It would be interesting to be at the ladies book club!

Trish,

I also admit to reading it. Also on book 3. There are so many women that go to our pool that also admit to reading it. Don't kid yourself, we admit however, many will not admit to it.

[asianthree]

price drop on kindle for gray

[DandyGirl]

I'm halfway thru the second one and I am enjoying the series. I like to know what makes people tick. I think most of the sex stuff is about being open to new things that can turn out to be different from what you thought.

[jojo]

price drop on kindle for gray


I just checked Amazon and did not see a price drop?

[perrjojo]

I got halfway through the first one and became bored with it. Had the same problem in my twenties with the historical romance novels. Kept waiting for the story to develop a plot, a mystery, anything but the female character constantly gushing over how good-looking this guy is! Oh, please! So many other really great stories out there to spend a few hours reading.

I'm with you. I never thought sex could be boring but this author managed to accomplish that. I kept thinking I had lost my place and was reading a page twice. Nope, just same scene and same dialog.:crap2:

[jnieman]

I'm with you. I never thought sex could be boring but this author managed to accomplish that. I kept thinking I had lost my place and was reading a page twice. Nope, just same scene and same dialog.:crap2:

The sex part at one point did drag on and on. I did find myself skipping around some of it, but overall I enjoyed the plot.

[shcisamax]

"Now, those are two EXCELLENT BOOKS. Russka is a novel on Russia from it's earliest days."

I agree, Russka was great.

50 Shades of Gray seems like it is a remake of The Story of O.

[Richard1366]

A Kindle makes the delivery from Amazon instantaneous

[crummybuttons]

Has anyone read it?

YES! I read them all. Although it was a bit far fetched but a good story anyway with a happy ending.

[Richard1366]

You have to read all three, the last one is very interesting and ties together the first book.

[Schaumburger]

I have read the first two books, and I am 1/2 way through book 3. Getting a little tedious by now, but I have to see how it turns out. Any guesses on which actress and actor will play Anastasia and Christian in the movie that is sure to be made?

[gocubsgo]

I know the actress from the Harry Potter films is playing the lead female role.

[Trish Crocker]

Please tell me you mean Emma Watson....and not Maggie Smith (wait..I could actually relate more to Maggie)

[SallyF]

I thought it was edgy but thought provoking and it would be a great book club discussion.

[davekroupa]

my wife says it was a great read..hope she learned a thing or two :)

[graciegirl]

Just getting around to reading the first one.

[Taltarzac725]

Please tell me you mean Emma Watson....and not Maggie Smith (wait..I could actually relate more to Maggie)

They have not cast that yet. Emma Watson Won’t Be in ’50 Shades of Grey’ - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/03/emma-watson-wont-be-in-50-shades-of-grey/) http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/fifty-shades-grey-movie-emma-watson-casting-rumors-18744882

[BritParrothead]

Is this the book ??
Blog: 50 Shades of Grey - For Men | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/blogs/rock-and-roll-mother/7292719/50-Shades-of-Grey-for-men)

[DaveNKath]

I read all 3 of them. She should have stopped after the 1st one! All the same.

[simpkinp]

I read all 3 of them. She should have stopped after the 1st one! All the same.

Agree. S and M and a controlling, abusive relationship. Just my thoughts. Lots of people got a "kick" out of it.