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Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian
by E.L. James
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.