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lilyflor's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was the audio version, and I listened to it specifically to hear Zachary Webber's voice. He did not disappoint!
There were some differences from the original book, but it's been a long time since I read it, so my memory isn't as fresh as the movie's portrayal.
I particularly enjoyed getting inside Christian's mind. However, I still feel uneasy about his age during that horrible experience with his mom. He seemed much too young to remember it clearly. Of course, this is just speculation, but I would have preferred him to be around 7 or 8 years old.
Overall, I enjoyed the audiobook and wished it had been longer!
tina_booklover's review against another edition
4.0
Finally I've had the chance to read the fourth book of the Shades of Grey "Trilogie".
It isn't that special, because, you know, the story doesn't change. But it's really interesting to see the whole story from Christian's point of view.
And I have to say, after reading this version, I'm more understanding towards Christian and his actions. You can see what he sees and you can feel what he feels.
Also a few secrets, that I've already forgotten about, get revealed.
All in all, i can't say much, because there's nothing really "new" in the book, but I think it's worth a read! :)
*Spoiler alert*
I like the end the most because you can see how Christian felt about Ana leaving him and how he coped with it.
It isn't that special, because, you know, the story doesn't change. But it's really interesting to see the whole story from Christian's point of view.
And I have to say, after reading this version, I'm more understanding towards Christian and his actions. You can see what he sees and you can feel what he feels.
Also a few secrets, that I've already forgotten about, get revealed.
All in all, i can't say much, because there's nothing really "new" in the book, but I think it's worth a read! :)
*Spoiler alert*
I like the end the most because you can see how Christian felt about Ana leaving him and how he coped with it.
kaitiecakes's review against another edition
5.0
This book was as good as fifty shades of grey because it is fifty shades of grey
I liked that E.L James now has the story in both Ana and Christians point of view because then you really get to know the characters even more.
I hope E.L James does this for all three books. I would defiantly buy them and read them as well.
Also would be nice if they also made this one into a movie. It would add even more to it as well.
As long as this time they actually put all the sex in it lol. And the way they speak. I love the way they talk to each other the most!!
I liked that E.L James now has the story in both Ana and Christians point of view because then you really get to know the characters even more.
I hope E.L James does this for all three books. I would defiantly buy them and read them as well.
Also would be nice if they also made this one into a movie. It would add even more to it as well.
As long as this time they actually put all the sex in it lol. And the way they speak. I love the way they talk to each other the most!!
emileers's review against another edition
1.0
The audiobook version should be used by the military for torture.
kayleealine's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This one was a little darker than I was expecting. I don’t really get the allure of Christian grey and more think that he needs to see his therapist more often.
The romance was kind of lost on me due to how dark and twisted the dude was. Like I didn’t find it endearing or like I rooted for them to be together or anything. Good story overall but I don’t know if I’ll continue the series.
The romance was kind of lost on me due to how dark and twisted the dude was. Like I didn’t find it endearing or like I rooted for them to be together or anything. Good story overall but I don’t know if I’ll continue the series.
gracelyn's review against another edition
3.0
“One evening at my parents’ and she’s expecting serenades and sunsets and fucking walks in the rain. That’s not what I’m about. I’ve told her this. I don’t do romance.” ~ Christian Grey
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Rereading Grey, I still preferred Christian's POV. This book, written years after the first, showed some improvement in writing, though it's still not great. Anastasia’s refusal to respect Christian's "don't touch me" boundary became even more irritating—girl, you’ve known each other for like a month! Kate also came across as more annoying; while her coldness toward Christian is somewhat understandable, she mostly comes across as a bitch.
Tropes/Themes
billionaire
Christan’s pov
BDSM
lifenomad2's review against another edition
1.0
Yeah so today I have decided to let go of this book as it is not written for the soul but for the money and movie production....It dis not feel anything like the other books where everything just touched the heart and soul....It feels like it was written just to be written. Disappointed.