50 Shades...

KarlieeAnne

...anyone else still enjoying the series? Someone just put out and "unofficial trailer" with the characters they have cast for the movie..it was good to see them next to each other, not very well made and really mashed up, but it gives you an idea!

 

I am re-reading the series again for the 3rd time...

Lotsofloveandkids

I have all three books on my Kindle, need to re-read them.

Venus04d

I just can't bring myself to read them. I'm a total literature snob.

mejane123

Venus04d:

I just can't bring myself to read them. I'm a total literature snob.

I hated them. The language and writing were AWFUL, and I swear if I never hear the term "inner goddess" again it'll be too soon. Plus, knowing going into it that the books had originally been written with the Twilight characters as fan fiction just ruined it because the parallels were so obvious.  

Venus04d

mejane123:

Venus04d:

I just can't bring myself to read them. I'm a total literature snob.

I hated them. The language and writing were AWFUL, and I swear if I never hear the term "inner goddess" again it'll be too soon. Plus, knowing going into it that the books had originally been written with the Twilight characters as fan fiction just ruined it because the parallels were so obvious.  

I didn't know that about the Twilight connection. Now, I'm super uninterested. 

Angela814

Venus04d:

I just can't bring myself to read them. I'm a total literature snob.

The books are best skimmed through while reading for the plot line. I found myself interested in what was going to happen next, but I didn't want to read all the extra words the author put on the page.

Wine O Mite

I read the first one don't judge me Venus because my book club was reading it.

Read it and could barely get through it. I did finally finish but had no desire at all to read the 2nd or 3rd.

I also knew about the Twilight parallel and that irritated me a lot, but really nothing about the book was good. The sex scenes weren't sexy, the characters were annoying.

I just don't get it.

Oh and I will not see the movie.

ABColeslaw

Honestly I didn't enjoy them at all.  He was abused and grew up to be fuucked up.  It made me sad.  The only part of the stories I liked, was the end, when he was healthier.  And the writing....so bad. 

jessicaclare

mejane123:

Venus04d:

I just can't bring myself to read them. I'm a total literature snob.

I hated them. The language and writing were AWFUL, and I swear if I never hear the term "inner goddess" again it'll be too soon. Plus, knowing going into it that the books had originally been written with the Twilight characters as fan fiction just ruined it because the parallels were so obvious.  

This. Ugh. Not only did the author have to rip off her characters from another book, but she ripped off one dimensional characters from a terribly written YA series. 

Karschingham

I agree with PP's...the first one was so terrible I couldn't even think about reading the other two. Even on the first one I just found myself skipping whole pages because it was so redundant and I hated the writing style. Also, I'm so sick of all this "50's shades baby" talk ew. people are actually considering naming their baby's "Christian" or "Anastasia" ew. why!??!???????

WWMS

Karschingham:

I agree with PP's...the first one was so terrible I couldn't even think about reading the other two. Even on the first one I just found myself skipping whole pages because it was so redundant and I hated the writing style. Also, I'm so sick of all this "50's shades baby" talk ew. people are actually considering naming their baby's "Christian" or "Anastasia" ew. why!??!???????

I have a FB friend and her step kids are named Christian and Anastasia. They are 10 and 9 so hopefully they won't have to deal with anyone thinking they have 50 Shades Names.

I couldn't even read the first couple of pages and I even tried skimming the book and it was horrible.

jorkz821

So who did they cast for the movie?

Lotsofloveandkids

Venus04d:

mejane123:

Venus04d:

I just can't bring myself to read them. I'm a total literature snob.

I hated them. The language and writing were AWFUL, and I swear if I never hear the term "inner goddess" again it'll be too soon. Plus, knowing going into it that the books had originally been written with the Twilight characters as fan fiction just ruined it because the parallels were so obvious.  

I didn't know that about the Twilight connection. Now, I'm super uninterested. 

What's the connection between the books and Twilight?  

ABColeslaw

Always in danger
Overly protective males
Girls have issues with guys buying them things
Guy?s first girlfriend
Family is so happy the guys found someone
Characters from totally different worlds and backgrounds
Guys never sleep. Girls sleep a lot
Confession of marriage comes at surprising time
Boat during honeymoon
Pregnancy is unwanted by guy
Girls have ?soulful? eyes
Guys are predators, girl prey
Guys warn girl to stay away, that they are dangerous or not for them
Girls were virgin
Guys can?t cook
Girls almost die in labor
A meadow
Guys play piano exceptionally well
Girls transition from uncoordinated to graceful
Guys hot headed and jealous
Guys read minds: one literal, one metaphorical
Guys are car lovers
Car lovers with thought of safety in a car for girl
Guys leave girls speechless
Girls are said to be ?born old?
Similar conversations
Taken place in Washington
Fathers are ?taciturn? and live in Washington
Mothers live in the southeast
Dads love fishing
Guys ask dads for permission to marry
The similarities are endless?

AshasaurusRex

I couldn't get the whole way through the second book, they were the worst books I've ever read. "Oh my!"

KarlieeAnne

https://youtu.be/swSA_GiB0g0

I'm not sure if that will be clicky. I didn't notice the similarities, but since you pointed them out and I see them...I don't mind at all. Oh well, people have preferences on the plot lines they like to read. I see myself with a lot of the same personality trait both Ana and Bella have (being uncomfortable around strong men, uncomfortable accepting gifts etc..) I hope that doesn't tant my strong woman ness...also the idea of the SMBD culture has always interested me, and this just re-afirmed my feelings that it can be hot. I stand by the series, but I'm not a book nut anymore...