• Fifty Shades of Grey

  • Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy
  • By: E. L. James
  • Narrated by: Becca Battoe
  • Length: 19 hrs and 48 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (37,771 ratings)

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Fifty Shades of Grey

By: E. L. James
Narrated by: Becca Battoe
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Publisher's summary

More than 150 million copies sold worldwide.

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too - but on his own terms.

Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success - his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family - Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.

This audiobook is intended for mature audiences.

Look for E L James’ passionate new love story, The Mister, coming April 16, 2019.

©2011 E L James (P)2012 Random House

Critic reviews

  • Finalist, GoodReads Choice Awards, Best Romance

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I have been bewitched

What did you love best about Fifty Shades of Grey?

Story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kate because she doesn't take crap from anyone.

Any additional comments?

I don't understand all the negativity in regard to the narrator, I thought she did a splendid job and I look forward to hearing her voice again in the rest of the trilogy.

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Great Read

What made the experience of listening to Fifty Shades of Grey the most enjoyable?

It wasn't what I thought it was going to be.

What did you like best about this story?

you never new what was going to happen next

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

anna's

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Not just a book for the lonely house wife

What did you love best about Fifty Shades of Grey?

Is story is one of great growth! I was really surprised how well the story was.

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

Becca Battoe is a fantastic narrator ! Her voice is pleasant , and she has these cute voices she does for the characters that are to die for !

Any additional comments?

I made fun of my wife for reading these books . She dared me to read them , and now I am hooked ! Guys these books are not just for the ladies ! They are great


Laters babe

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Not a bad chic flick

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The parts I would change would be to eliminate all of the email headers and footers. There is so much email exchange it would save many sheets of paper.
It also became tedious.

Did Becca Battoe do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, Battoe did a decent job of differentiating the characters. But she seemed timid in the beginning. More experience and maturity will help her immensely.

Was Fifty Shades of Grey worth the listening time?

Yes, the book was worth the listen.

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Execellent

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

top of the chain when it come to romance novels

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anistasisa and Christian are both good characters

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

I liked how she tried to do the man's voice. I had no problem with her Christian character. it was cute. not to manly and not to girly

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

make the film according to the book leave nothing out

Any additional comments?

I read some reviews that are not to friendly toward becca's rendition of Christian. I think she did a good job.

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HOT!

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

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this series!!! I'm in love w Christian Grey. The story is a little crazy but aside from all the sex, I love the story & the characters.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved all the detail in the book & the whole story is good. I don't have anything specific that I like the most about this book. I love the whole series.

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

I love the characters & the voices she uses for each character.

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

I laughed throughout the WHOLE series! I did cry in the this book.

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enjoyable, but does not live up to the hype

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

yes. the storyline was an interesting premise. however, the quality of the writing could have been better and did not enjoy the narrator 's performance .

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

i was frustrated with the ending .

How did the narrator detract from the book?

i hated the "valley girl " affectation

Could you see Fifty Shades of Grey being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

perhaps a movie staring matt bomer and alexis bleidel.

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Best of the Best

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

I have listened to over 700 audio books in the last 20 years. This is by far the best series I have heard. Now if you don't like erotic romance this is not for you. No other series has actually had me go seeking out my husband for private time.

What did you like best about this story?

I never got old.

Which scene was your favorite?

When he finds out she is a virgin

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

I did!

Any additional comments?

More!

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OMGOODNESS

Would you listen to Fifty Shades of Grey again? Why?

OH Yes; I will listen to this again and hope there is another one comes out soon:)

What did you like best about this story?

WOW

What about Becca Battoe’s performance did you like?

AWESOME... I have listened to at least 200 audio books and she is the best I have ever heard...

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

I have to think of reasons to drive in my car or clean the house because that is when I listen to my audio books....

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Great story and characters

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

There was a lot of negative about the narrator but I thought she was fine, I really wish they had a male and a female narrator. I love the characters in this book and the story is fun.

What did you like best about this story?

I love his obsession with her.

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

I think she does a fine job, she sounds like someone in her early twenties.

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

I have laughed several times.

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