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A review by charlotte113
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is a difficult book to review, because the plot could have been really well written, however I just felt it got repetitive and the same language was used again and again (creating the feeling that it belonged on Wattpad or A03, not a published book). And then when there was an opportunity to expand the plot further and develop the relationship with the characters, it was rushed and thrown away before you were able to appreciate it. James did do a good job of creating a sense of mystery about Grey, and made me want to get to know his history more, but only providing enough for me to have half answers and not be able to work out the full backstory has been fustrating.
I feel many of the other character were wasted, there was potential to develop relationships to enhance the plotline, but after Ana started to get to know Grey, the scenes with other characters became few and far between.
I did enjoy the develop of the relationship with Grey, feeling it grow and change as they got to know each other, but the ending was definitely rushed, and felt like 100 pages (minimum) had been crammed into 15, leaving me wanting answers and wanting to find out more than just how it ended - even just Ana's feelings.
I can't believe I say I will read the next book, but I will, because James did a brilliant job at leaving me wanting answers to questions she created.
I feel many of the other character were wasted, there was potential to develop relationships to enhance the plotline, but after Ana started to get to know Grey, the scenes with other characters became few and far between.
I did enjoy the develop of the relationship with Grey, feeling it grow and change as they got to know each other, but the ending was definitely rushed, and felt like 100 pages (minimum) had been crammed into 15, leaving me wanting answers and wanting to find out more than just how it ended - even just Ana's feelings.
I can't believe I say I will read the next book, but I will, because James did a brilliant job at leaving me wanting answers to questions she created.