Jenny reviewed a book that has been in the news a lot lately, Fifty Shades of Grey. She is no holds barred with her review.
Enjoy!
Book Title: Fifty Shades of Grey
Author: E.L. James
2 out of 5 stars
Most people probably have a pretty decent idea of what the plot of this book is. But for those of you who absolutely no access to television, internet, or women, I'll give you a brief summary. This book is about a gorgeous billionaire entrepreneur who inexplicably falls for the ordinary girl next door type when she goes to interview him for her school newspaper. Anastasia soon finds herself transported into a world of S&M that confuses and frightens her, while trying to sort out her feelings for the illustrious Christian Grey.
My thoughts:
Where to start? First, let me say that this is not my ordinary literature. It was recommended to me by just about everyone I know, including my own father (Creepy, right?). It's called peer pressure, so sue me.
Now that's out of the way, I didn't entirely dislike it despite my rating. I found the writing overly simplistic, which I could overlook if it weren't for the authors limited vocabulary. Ms. James is obviously in need of an editor, and I hope the next two novels prove she's found one. A store shouldn't be “besieged” by customers, and then in the next sentence the employees are then “besieged” by customers. Might I offer you a thesaurus? And I know everyone loves to hear the name of the movie during said movie, but the phrase “fifty shades of…” was used way too often. Color me fifty shades of unimpressed. The erotic scenes in the book were erotic the first two times, but then it becomes redundant. It's obvious the author had some sort of formula she plugged different details into, all ending in the same way. Christian says “oh baby, come for me” and Anastasia has an earth shattering orgasm from the sound of his voice pushing her over the edge. Clearly the author is really a man, because only a man could write such unbelievable, unrealistic crap. I can only suppose it's to flatter their own egos.
Aside from the writing, the character of Christian Grey is entirely unlikeable. Sorry women of the world, the brooding sex god you all thought saved your love life is one of the most obnoxious characters I've ever read. I get it: dark past, dark man. Yeah, yeah. Way to feel deal with your past in one of those most unhealthy ways imaginable. And that brings me to Anastasia. She tried to come off as this strong and independent woman, but she's not. She completely tries to change everything about herself to fit around a man, who is trying to control everything about her. I can only say that in the end, she redeems herself… but then I have a feeling that doesn't last in book two.
All these things considered I enjoyed reading the book. E.L. James has a way of making you hang on every word. Nearly every chapter ends with some kind of small cliff hanger, leaving you with the “just one more chapter” need that keeps you awake all night. I also loved the ending, the biggest cliff hanger of all, in my opinion. It ensures the author that you will purchase the next book.
I do love the story line but it is poorly written. I think the author should have had a proof reader! But I did purchase all three of them and had a hard time putting it down!!
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