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RoryGilmore · 06-20-2012, 04:22 PM

I know there is a lot of controversial topics out there centered around this book but I am oddly curious to read these books. Has anyone on here read them and are they as bad as others have portrayed them to be.

JamesG · 06-20-2012, 05:56 PM

I've heard of it (I think everyone has) but I don't have any interest in it. I hear it's mostly popular among middle-aged women, but a lot of younger women are reading it too.

My mother and sister have read it (the first book) and have said that it is very sexually explicit. The kinky sex is very detailed, as well as the sexual fantasies.

I read some critics' reviews and some say that from a literary point of view that the book series really isn't that great. Apparently the author was influenced by writing fan-fiction for Twilight and it lead into this.

If you enjoy reading fan-fiction then you will be used to the style of writing. You also have to not mind reading very explicit material.

I don't mind viewing or reading sexual/erotic material but I don't care for fan-fiction and the series seems to be geared towards women. Haven't heard of many males reading it.

RoryGilmore · 06-21-2012, 12:57 PM

Thats about the same thing I heard except the fan fiction part. My mother and sister are both currently reading it at the moment so instead of purchasing it I may just borrow one of their copies of the 1st one and see what I think. Thank you

Jaqui-Michel · 06-21-2012, 03:39 PM

A co-worker just finished the whole trilogy. She said once you get to the second book you're bored with the repetetive sex scenes and start to realize the writing is pretty crappy. Check other websites for excerpts of book. It may be steamy but the writing is hilariously awful.

RoryGilmore · 06-22-2012, 04:12 PM

Started it yesterday. On chapter 3 and lets just say I can write better than E.L. James. No sex scenes yet but Im sure they're coming soon.

Coffeecup · 06-23-2012, 11:04 AM

Nice to know. Most likely will pass, although, I would be huddled away in cave if i did read it.

Jericho-79 · 06-23-2012, 01:45 PM

I saw the SNL parody last month. I thought "50 Shades of Grey" didn't exist.

Now I know it does. But I can't imagine it being a Twilight for housewives.

RoryGilmore · 06-23-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jericho-79

I saw the SNL parody last month. I thought "50 Shades of Grey" didn't exist.

Now I know it does. But I can't imagine it being a Twilight for housewives.

Its definitely a Twilight for housewives. I've also read that rights have already been bought for the movie version...

JamesG · 06-24-2012, 09:09 PM

shotzette · 06-25-2012, 08:48 AM

A friend of mine read it (purchased it to read on her Kindle and didn't want to waste money if she bailed on it). She described it as "p*rn written by a virgin". Apparently it's rife with "manhoods", "powerful tremors", and everything is either turning scarlet or crimson on a regular basis.

On one hand, I'm appalled that someone has made money regurgitating Twilight fanfic; on the other, I'm jealous that I didn't think of it first!

RoryGilmore · 06-25-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shotzette

A friend of mine read it (purchased it to read on her Kindle and didn't want to waste money if she bailed on it). She described it as "p*rn written by a virgin". Apparently it's rife with "manhoods", "powerful tremors", and everything is either turning scarlet or crimson on a regular basis.

On one hand, I'm appalled that someone has made money regurgitating Twilight fanfic; on the other, I'm jealous that I didn't think of it first!

This is why we need a "Like" button

Coffeecup · 06-25-2012, 05:38 PM

I saw the Gilbert Gottfried snippet and the women don't look that shocked.
I'd be having that "oh my god moment with a half open mouth look."

06-20-2012, 04:22 PM	#1
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06-21-2012, 03:39 PM	#4
Jaqui-Michel Brick City Citizen Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 355	A co-worker just finished the whole trilogy. She said once you get to the second book you're bored with the repetetive sex scenes and start to realize the writing is pretty crappy. Check other websites for excerpts of book. It may be steamy but the writing is hilariously awful.
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06-23-2012, 01:45 PM	#7
Jericho-79 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 17, 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 133	I saw the SNL parody last month. I thought "50 Shades of Grey" didn't exist. Now I know it does. But I can't imagine it being a Twilight for housewives.
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06-20-2012, 05:56 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	I've heard of it (I think everyone has) but I don't have any interest in it. I hear it's mostly popular among middle-aged women, but a lot of younger women are reading it too. My mother and sister have read it (the first book) and have said that it is very sexually explicit. The kinky sex is very detailed, as well as the sexual fantasies. I read some critics' reviews and some say that from a literary point of view that the book series really isn't that great. Apparently the author was influenced by writing fan-fiction for Twilight and it lead into this. If you enjoy reading fan-fiction then you will be used to the style of writing. You also have to not mind reading very explicit material. I don't mind viewing or reading sexual/erotic material but I don't care for fan-fiction and the series seems to be geared towards women. Haven't heard of many males reading it.

06-21-2012, 12:57 PM	#3
RoryGilmore Always and Forever Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2004 Location: Wherever he is, that's where I'll be Posts: 6,528	Thats about the same thing I heard except the fan fiction part. My mother and sister are both currently reading it at the moment so instead of purchasing it I may just borrow one of their copies of the 1st one and see what I think. Thank you

06-22-2012, 04:12 PM	#5
RoryGilmore Always and Forever Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2004 Location: Wherever he is, that's where I'll be Posts: 6,528	Started it yesterday. On chapter 3 and lets just say I can write better than E.L. James. No sex scenes yet but Im sure they're coming soon.

06-23-2012, 11:04 AM	#6
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	Nice to know. Most likely will pass, although, I would be huddled away in cave if i did read it.

06-24-2012, 09:09 PM	#9
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06-25-2012, 08:48 AM	#10
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	A friend of mine read it (purchased it to read on her Kindle and didn't want to waste money if she bailed on it). She described it as "p*rn written by a virgin". Apparently it's rife with "manhoods", "powerful tremors", and everything is either turning scarlet or crimson on a regular basis. On one hand, I'm appalled that someone has made money regurgitating Twilight fanfic; on the other, I'm jealous that I didn't think of it first!

06-25-2012, 05:38 PM	#12
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I saw the Gilbert Gottfried snippet and the women don't look that shocked. I'd be having that "oh my god moment with a half open mouth look."