• Fifty Shades Darker

  • Book Two of the Fifty Shades Trilogy
  • By: E. L. James
  • Narrated by: Becca Battoe
  • Length: 19 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (26,606 ratings)

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Fifty Shades Darker

By: E. L. James
Narrated by: Becca Battoe
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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)

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Best series of books I have ever read

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

OMG this is the best series of books I have ever read.... I would definitely recommend getting these 3 books.... I'm starting to get depressed because I'm coming to the end of the third book... GREAT story, and Becca Battoe is fantastic reading this book.... DEFINITELY READ!!!!

What did you like best about this story?

Just the basic story line

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

It feels like your living in this story.... She is GREAT!!!! reading this story

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

BOTH

Any additional comments?

MUST READ for anyone

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Wow-Curl your toes for the hopeless romantic

What did you love best about Fifty Shades Darker?

The journey started for Anna in the first book continues. I'm torn between the birthday present for Christen, the key to the room, and Mrs Robinson being doused with a drink being my favorite parts.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character is Anna. For someone so innocent and at that point in her life to wander into his world a save him from his demons is amazing and the love is unbounding.

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

Just love her narration. She makes Anna almost real.

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Good Listen

Would you listen to Fifty Shades Darker again? Why?

I would pobably listen again, just because I have gotten attached to the characters and I miss them. I really think Becca Batoe does a good job narrating!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anastasia and Christina because of the love that they have for each other.

Which scene was your favorite?

I'm not sure I read all three books in about two weeks ;)

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

There are many moving oments, I can't thinkof any at tis moment, I have read toomany books recently and they are all running together :)

Any additional comments?

I love the bond between Ana and Christian, I think this was a powerful and moving love story, although it is very hard to read Twilight right after, because of all of the similarities, seems like palgerisim to me, but I still enjoyed it.

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absolutely stunning!!

This is such a great series! can't wait to start the next book in the series.

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Better than the first

Although the first book I found myself finding it difficult to finish, this one I liked a little more. the only reason I got the 2nd book was to find out more about mr.grey. other than than I wasn't interested. but it got better and I really enjoyed it

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Greatest Love story ever

Amazing book's! couldn't put the books down done, keeps you wanting more too.
loved it

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Great Audio Book!

What a wonderful erotic, sexy romance novel, cleverly narrated by Becca Batoe. I am a fan of the Fifty Shades trilogy. Without having time to read the books, I have been able to enjoy the audio version. I just saw the movie Fifty Shades Darker, so it was nice to get more of a backstory and more detail from the audiobook. It is wonderful to understand the transformation of Christian Grey through this part of the overall story!!!

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Just when you think it can't get any better

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

It is very interesting , erotic , detailed , and the performance is well displayed

Have you listened to any of Becca Battoe’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No , first timer

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

Yes I couldn't wait to get back to it. I listened while getting ready for work , driving , lunch time

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Changed my mind.

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

Fifty shades trilogy is the first book series i've ever read in audible.com I have no comparison

Would you be willing to try another book from E. L. James? Why or why not?

As far as i know, she only writes these 3 books.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I love Becca's chirstian's tone. It's exactly how i would picture christian's tone.Dislike:THE SEX PART. It gets old really quick! She repeats the same tone in almost every sex. Oh my, kisses my inner thighs, same wheeze and sigh. And honestly, it's too slow, my ear hurts

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

YES

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Seriously, can a novel has too much sex? Too much unimportant description? Regrettably, i have to say my brain burns because of this. I was very excited when I read the first novel. I get crazy very quickly. HOWEVER, the sex gets old! Just in my humble opinion, Erika uses too much description for something that has been repeated a thousand times. For example, when Christian started to kiss her again for the zillion times, she needs to describe how it feels ALL OVER AGAIN, with similar word choices that is burning in my ears.

Okay, i believe some of you would feel the same. Sorry for grammar errors

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loved it.. A little too much unrealistic sex

I love the book was a bit too much sex for me, in the narrator was wonderful.I love the book was a bit too much sex for me, in the narrator was wonderful.

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