Surely, I am not the only one on here reading these books...who else will admit to it? haha
Total guilty pleasure...clearly, these books wont be winning any awards, but I love them anyway.
Anyone else sucked in ?
Surely, I am not the only one on here reading these books...who else will admit to it? haha
Total guilty pleasure...clearly, these books wont be winning any awards, but I love them anyway.
Anyone else sucked in ?
Renowned Death Hag
Sucked in.. heh.. Sorry.. Eh, I read it, it was ok. I prefer Poppy Z Brite.
Renowned Death Hag
A few girls in my department at work are reading it. I joked and said "there's now not a dry seat in this department now!"
Go on Youtube and look up the Saturday Night Live Amazon Mother's Day commercial for this book - it's effin' hilarious!
I won't read it tho - I heard it's not really well-written. I've written pretty good erotica in my time that's been published.
Renowned Death Hag
I read them. It was a fun read. It is not well written and the erotica is not that great. But who cares? Sometimes you just need to read stupid and enjoy it.
Death Hag Extraordinaire
I have not read it but I probably should. I'd put money on Anne Rice's erotica being better. I dug Poppy Z. Brite BITD, haven't read her for yeeeears.
Number 15 is HILARIOUS.
http://www.readreactreview.com/2012/...hades-of-grey/
The most dangerous woman of all is the one who refuses to rely on your sword to save her because she carries her own.
- R.H. Sin
Renowned Death Hag
You would win money on that one.
Renowned Death Hag
Thanks for the link. That was funny and so true.Originally Posted by Nessa
I love the SNL skitYes, they are not very well written, but perfect for a summer read!
Renowned Death Hag
It's not very well written but it's still somewhat entertaining.
http://www.jest.com/video/174214/gil...shades-of-grey
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That's awesome! lol
Read all 3. Like others have said, not written well but a fun read. Good way to kill time. I still think hubs had read some of it behind my back..(thats a GOOD thing)
I refuse to read them. If I want erotica, I will stick to Anais Nin or my battered thrifted copy of "My Secret Garden".
Renowned Death Hag
Not read them yet. I'm not sure if I will. I like erotica, but I like GOOD erotica. I've heard these are crap.
Why are they making a movie after these books if they are crap?
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39
I had to put it down. Not good at all. There's much better erotica out there.
Death Hag Extraordinaire
It's selling like hotcakes and from what I hear about the quality of the writing, you couldn't screw it up any more than it already is. No pun intended, haha.
The most dangerous woman of all is the one who refuses to rely on your sword to save her because she carries her own.
- R.H. Sin
Renowned Death Hag
You do have a point, Nessa.
So, who's vying for the parts in the movie? I hear the author wants Taylor Kitsch as Christian. Since he's my lust of the month, I'm all for it, but I've seen an interview where he says that he would never do it.
The female lead is completely irrelevant in my opinion.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39
Senior Death Hag
I have read all three books. I LOVED them. The writing wasnt spectacular, but the story was great. The third book wasnt as good as the first 2 for me, but I still enjoyed them. I dont know who Taylor Kitsch is I will have to look now.
*edited to add...saw taylor kitsch, Umm if he wants to play christian, I am definitly all for it!!!
Senior Death Hag
I heard the guy, cant remember his name... he plays Damon on Vampire Diaries. Anyways, he really wants to play christian. I dont know, i kinda think this Taylor guy would be better
Ian Somerhalder is who you are thinking of. My vote is for Colin Egglesfield.
Senior Death Hag
^^ aww yes, he is very good looking too.
Ian Somerhalder would be good...my vote would be for Matt Bomer!!
Renowned Death Hag
I'll settle for Ian Somer whatever, but if I can't have Taylor, I'll settle for Matt Bomer! I've never heard of these 2 guys, but they are a bit yummy!!
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39
Sucked in...ahahahaha!Surely, I am not the only one on here reading these books...who else will admit to it? haha
Total guilty pleasure...clearly, these books wont be winning any awards, but I love them anyway.
Anyone else sucked in ?
Hell, why read erotica when I can write some?
Renowned Death Hag
I don't read erotica, I LIVE IT, baby! lol
i plan on at least reading the first book just to see what all the hullabaloo is all about but the thing that turns me off is when I hear it's "twilight fan fiction", ugh, just ugh. Give me my Sleeping beauty books any day!!
Woo hoo! =D
Senior Death Hag
I heard it is Twilight fan fiction too, but you wouldnt really know that just reading the books. She separates the 2 pretty good. They are both based in Washington,
Christian has a adopted brother and sister, they are insanely rich, but thats about it. Some things you can see the double.. but you wouldnt figure it out I dont think if it wasnt said it was Twilight fan fiction. I cracked up laughing when I found that out.. I can never imagine Edward taking Bella and handcuffing her to the bed, and then spanking her...LOL
My favorites lately would have to be Deveraux's "A Knight in Shining Armor" or Emma Rose's His Every Desire.
I still need to read the books but from what I've heard... Ian Somerhalder hands down should do it!!
What is it about this book (or apparently any book that is packaged like this book) that so fascinates women on both sides of the Atlantic? I don't understand.
I thumbed through a copy at my local bookstore, where there was a table piled high with what must have been at least 50 copies in German and English that I had to walk past to get to anything else in the store. It's crap! I write better than that every day, and we all could think up more inspiring porn in our sleep. The translator of the German version put up a valiant fight, but it's crap too. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. I refuse to spend money on bad books when so many good ones go unpublished.
I even know women who are . . . eh hemm . . . into S&M and ought to know better and still get taken in by this thing, who even list it as a "like" on their facebook pages or Internet dating profiles. Why is that? Is it because it's mainstream and trendy, so it's easier to admit to having read "50 Shades" than "The Story of 'O'" or the Marques de Sade? I just don't understand the fascination.
i think it gave a lot of "stick up their arse prissy women" an ok to step outside the vanilla so to say. and something to talk about that's for sure. i did buy and read all three books - interested because someone said to me "i have never read in my life and now i'm trying to find another book to read because i've finished all of these". as an avid reader, kudos to the author if that is all she has done. i'm all for anyone discovering the joys of reading no matter what age they are.
that said..... it was a bunch of soft porn with a very weak storyline and even weaker characters. so not a fan of the actual writing.
fifty shades was a big fad that everyone was into this past summer. for me it did shed a light on what a sheltered life a lot of my coworkers live though. not in the lifestyle (BDSM) but dang it seems a majority of the people i know never venture above channel 13 or outside the realm of american idol. none of the sexual things or scenes in those books were new or surprising (omg) for me.... but then again i guess in the pursuit of my interest in serial killers and murderers in general, i've seen and read of worse.
Neither do I, especially since the actual writing isn't even that stellar. There are independent authors on the market who are far more talented, yet don't get the recognition this atrocity of a book did. I have a few colleagues who write erotica, and are quite good at it.
If you want an hour's worth of good entertainment and plenty of laughs go read the reviews on Amazon. I was in tears. They honestly should compile the reviews themselves into a book. THAT I would buy.
I have read erotica for years but this phenomena just baffles me.
I saw some guy in the checkout line at Target buying one of these books. Is it real good, vulgar erotica or fancy schmancy stuff?
Started reading it but the grammar is appalling I couldn't stay with it, Anne rice is far better at least she link 12 words into a coherent sentence.
Renowned Death Hag
I really don't have any interest in reading this book from what I've heard about the author's lack of writing talent. It's kind of sad when a person can have such a popular book that is written so badly especially when you compare to the writings of Anais Nin or Ann Rice.
Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils.
Renowned Death Hag
haaaa that was an awesome tip.
I have no desire to read the book but I am now enjoying the reviews
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Aren't they a hoot?
Seriously waaaay better writing than the book.
Does anyone feel a tinge of sadness to know this writer will rake in millions and other writers with exceptional talent will never ever be acknowledged?
All the women in my workplace are raving about it. Personally, I have no interest whatsoever. I like erotica but it has to be well-written.
I am in a book club that discussed this a bit and from what I heard I am convinced a man wrote it.
It just saddens me no end that crap like this gets published.
Senior Death Hag
Have you seen the skit on it called FIFTY SHEDS OF GREY.It's really funny and outsold Shades here in the UK at Xmas.
Senior Death Hag
The books are ok I guess. But the porn version isn't half bad lol
Renowned Death Hag
My God. I couldn't get past Chapter 2. Lol. The Amazon reviews are hilarious.
Renowned Death Hag
*LOL* Liked this one.
I downloaded the book to my Kindle because it was on the best seller list and had 4 stars overall rating on Amazon. I wish I'd taken the time to read some of the reviews. As it turns out I agree with the negative.
I found myself thinking "Twilight, plus some spanking, minus the sparkly vampires." Here, I'll save you all some time (SPOILER ALERT):
Once upon a time...
I'm Ana. I'm clumsy and naive. I like books. I dig this guy. He couldn't possibly like me. He's rich. I wonder if he's gay? His eyes are gray. Super gray. Intensely gray. Intense AND gray. Serious and gray. Super gray. Dark and gray. [insert 100+ other ways to say "gray eyes" here]
I blush. I gasp. He touches me "down there." I gasp again. He gasps. We both gasp. I blush some more. I gasp some more. I refer to my genitals as "down there" a few more times. I blush some more. Sorry, I mean I "flush" some more. I bite my lip. He gasps a lot more. More gasping. More blushing/flushing. More lip biting. Still more gasping.
The end.
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"I will be buried in a spring loaded casket filled with confetti, and a future archaeologist will have one awesome day at work."
BAHAHAHA Yup, that about sums it up from what I hear.
Hahaha
And they forgot the "I'm a writer but I have never had an e-mail addy". Gawdalmighty!
Ahahahahaha!!! Those Amazon reviews are a laugh riot in themselves!
They truly need to publish these in a book. In fact I actually wrote to Amazon to suggest it.
I got a canned response.
i read all of them and have friends that re read them
Renowned Death Hag
Omg. Bwahahahahahaha. Exactly. Lmao.
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