Fifty Shades Darker

Book Two of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

By: E. L. James

Narrated by: Becca Battoe

Length: 19 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

MORE THAN 150 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

Look for E L James’s passionate new love story, The Mister, available now.

Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.

But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades.

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her, and make the most important decision of her life.

This book is intended for mature audiences.

©2011 E L James (P)2012 Random House

Critic reviews

"In a class by itself." ( Entertainment Weekly)

great sequel

great sequel and another great performance by becca battoe enjoyed every minute can't wait to listen to the 3rd book

Love it!!

aside from the kinky fuckery it's a really great story and I'm looking forward to the next book. Well done El James! I'm pretty sure the narrator was mispronouncing Mrs. Robinson's name Elena which is pronounced e-lay-na, not ella-na.

go grey!!

I loved it!! going to get the next book!! used every spare moment to listen!!

Amazing!

Just like the first one, i loved this book! I highly recommend this series! it is suspenseful, racey, and funny all in one!

Leaves me wanting more

If you could sum up Fifty Shades Darker in three words, what would they be?

Sexy. Deep. Engrossing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fifty Shades Darker?

The end of the book.

What about Becca Battoe’s performance did you like?

I loved all of it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. Absolutely.

The Romance 💋💌

Underneath all the Raunchiness it's really a good romance. I just wish it was read with males and females reading!!! I think that would have taken the narration to the next level. Would totally repurchase the books if you guys did that.

it's ok

I never want to be a person who hates something before I actually experience it. listening to this series is no different. People told me I was dumb for reading it and I thought the same however when I started it I found that I couldn't stop. it's one of those guilty pleasures and I still hate that I want to read the last book. the audio was a bit weird. hearing a women try to sound like a deep voiced man didn't work for me at first but I got use to it lol

Exciting plot and characters!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would as the plot of the story is really good... You wouldn't know what to expect or forsee what will happen next. The characters in the story are as interesting as the story itself.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fifty Shades Darker?

There's no particular scene or event in the story that you could single out as the most memorable. For me, it was the transformation of Grey's character in the story that really drawn me into finishing the book.

What does Becca Battoe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

It's her very expressive voice.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it was.

Lifestyle becomes Love

Where does Fifty Shades Darker rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Tied for Number One Spot, with Fifty Shade Book 1.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fifty Shades Darker?

When the family was gathered waiting for Christian to come hone. (I bought the soundtrack and everytime I hear song 1, I get goosebumps and teary eyed, I can still hear the fear and worry of all of them waiting!)

Which character – as performed by Becca Battoe – was your favorite?

Ana

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Christian opening his birthday gift box from Ana.

Any additional comments?

I fell in love with these two in the first book and worried for their safety both alone and together in this one. I was so enchanted that I bought the soundtrack! I have ordered the 3rd book, Fifty Shades Freed, in Audible but am taking a break. Ana and Christian's love story is addictive, concerning and consuming. I hope the author carries their legacy through 10 more "50 Shades" oneday!!!

Better than the first...

This book to me was better than the first.....It focused more on the relationship instead of just the sex. It also helped that the narrator's voice didn't sound like a 13 year old child. The vulnerability of Christian was easier to see, and he almost seemed like a real human being. Not the best book I have read all year, and definately not worth all of the hype, but still a good read!