Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I actually really enjoyed this book, probably more than Fifty Shades of Grey. There's something about the fact that it's written from his point of view that makes the book very intriguing and relatable. I do believe, however, that it was wise to write this book after the original series - there were so many unanswered questions from the series that are answered in this book. I really thought I would be bored basically reading the same story twice, but although I knew what to expect, the read was very interesting and different.
I really liked Christian's point of view. 3,5 stars
It deserved more stars actually but I knew the story and events that occurred from the first book that's why I decided to not give it a better rating. If this was the 1st original book it could easily be a 5 stars read!
I wish the [b:Fifty Shades of Grey|10818853|Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1)|E.L. James|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1385207843l/10818853._SX50_.jpg|15732562] had 2 povs, Ana's and Christian's. Oh this would have been perfect.
I don't understand why everyone hates these books. For me this series made me love erotica/bdsm books. (my first
It deserved more stars actually but I knew the story and events that occurred from the first book that's why I decided to not give it a better rating. If this was the 1st original book it could easily be a 5 stars read!
I wish the [b:Fifty Shades of Grey|10818853|Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1)|E.L. James|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1385207843l/10818853._SX50_.jpg|15732562] had 2 povs, Ana's and Christian's. Oh this would have been perfect.
I don't understand why everyone hates these books. For me this series made me love erotica/bdsm books. (my first
dark
emotional
sad
tense
It took me a long time to read this book.. not because I didn’t enjoy it but because I knew the sorry from Ana’s POV it didn’t grip me nonstop until I started getting towards the end and into the breakup..
It’s been quite a while since I read 50 shades though and I felt like some things were different but that could be my memory not lining up.. I’m actually excited to read darker
It’s been quite a while since I read 50 shades though and I felt like some things were different but that could be my memory not lining up.. I’m actually excited to read darker
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the Fifty Trilogy! After a break from them, it was only natural to read the story from Christian’s POV. Lolol — Anywayyyy, we love Christian
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I debated whether to give this a 1 1/2 rather than a 1, but let's be honest, this is a terrible book, so I don't think it even gets the 1/2 extra (which would be given for at least entertainment value, but I almost felt like I had been transported to those days when I had to read a book for school and it would take me weeks to finish the damn thing).
I never had any delusions about Christian's personality, although I've read some comments stating that people have been disappointed to find out Christian was an insecure brat rather than the sexy, strong man they had imagined. But come on, people, you must have known that he was a very disturbed man. So at least for me there were no surprises there. But having to read about him for more than 500(!) pages was just insufferable. I never liked the character of Ana throughout the series, but I must admit I almost felt more for her once I was not inside her head reading about her "inner goddess."
Also, there's nothing new plot-wise. Maybe you get a little more insight on Leila and Ms. Robinson, and about Christian's childhood years and relationship with his adopted family. That's pretty much it. So do not read it thinking you will find something new, because you won't.
So, since I had not really liked the first three books of the series, reading this just felt like I was rehashing the same story I had not enjoyed the first time around. Why did I read it, you say? I guess I felt I had to finish the series (I hate leaving things incomplete). But there really isn't anything redeeming about this books--horrible story, horrible characters, and not even at least entertaining. There's nothing to keep you hooked on the book. So spare yourselves the torture, and don't bother picking up this book--not worth your time, and life is too short to waste reading books like this.
I never had any delusions about Christian's personality, although I've read some comments stating that people have been disappointed to find out Christian was an insecure brat rather than the sexy, strong man they had imagined. But come on, people, you must have known that he was a very disturbed man. So at least for me there were no surprises there. But having to read about him for more than 500(!) pages was just insufferable. I never liked the character of Ana throughout the series, but I must admit I almost felt more for her once I was not inside her head reading about her "inner goddess."
Also, there's nothing new plot-wise. Maybe you get a little more insight on Leila and Ms. Robinson, and about Christian's childhood years and relationship with his adopted family. That's pretty much it. So do not read it thinking you will find something new, because you won't.
So, since I had not really liked the first three books of the series, reading this just felt like I was rehashing the same story I had not enjoyed the first time around. Why did I read it, you say? I guess I felt I had to finish the series (I hate leaving things incomplete). But there really isn't anything redeeming about this books--horrible story, horrible characters, and not even at least entertaining. There's nothing to keep you hooked on the book. So spare yourselves the torture, and don't bother picking up this book--not worth your time, and life is too short to waste reading books like this.
