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

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

Subject: Smart Anna

The book cast Anna as a 4.0 college grad and virgin, ok fine. But why does it make her sound so dumb. Just because you're a virgin doesn't mean you're oblivious to sex acts. Also if she is smart why would she not research things on her own. This would show she is wantting to see what type of acts Christian likes. Also she should know what limits are. Christian never said he needed the hard core acts with her. Plus the fact that he is having crazy hot sex with her everywhere but the play room, mostly, should be a clue. He always said she was in controll, why is she portraied as dumb to this. I understand she is new to sex but stupid to his words come on. It should have been as untrsting instead.

love the book, not the voice.

while I'm sure the narrator is a wonderful person, I just couldn't listen to it. I've read the books several times myself but thought this would be a nice way to listen to a book I like while going about my daily activities... But I could not continue to listen to the voice.

Love the book, hate the narration

I've read the books multiple times, and I love them without a doubt. The narrator's voice makes me physically laugh out loud and at the same time cringe. I hate her. I'm sure she might be fine for other books, but this series should not be narrated by a valley girl who have almost no inflection. It is boring and makes me feel as if I have wasted so much money on these audible books. I would love it if there was another narrator option.

Trashy Guilty Pleasure

This trilogy is a guilty pleasure, no doubt about it. It is not a literary work of art. It is not a challenging read. Much of the story is predictable. Some parts are cheesy. That being said, it's an addicting story. I'm not ashamed to say I enjoyed it.

Could have been better - Grade C-

I liked it, but I did not love it. The storyline was fine, but Anastastasia was a whiny, crybaby and Christian was not the alpha I would have thought he could be. He was a soft, pushover.

wanted more of the story....

so bought the next book....
can't wait to understand why he is the way he is. just like Anna I'm sure

Twilight for grown ups.

What other book might you compare Fifty Shades of Grey to and why?

The concept is similar to Twilight - a shy young girl drawn to a mysterious, dark, astonishingly good-looking young man. Just this time, he's not a vampire but a multimillionaire with a dark sexual desires.

What aspect of Becca Battoe’s performance would you have changed?

Her voice doesn't fit so well with the supposedly attractive, 21 year old protagonist.

Extremely Redundant

What did you like best about Fifty Shades of Grey? What did you like least?

Sexiness of it

What did you like best about this story?

Christian Gray

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

Nothing Really

Do you think Fifty Shades of Grey needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes, to finish the story

Any additional comments?

Amateur writing and lacks in profound literacy. Redundant words and predictable story-line takes away from the emotional attachment.

AMAZING

This audiobook was awesome! I love Becca Battoe’s voice and her ability to portray voices of every character. She brings this book to life and makes me feel like I’m one of the characters. Once I start listening it’s difficult to turn it off!!

WOW

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

Figuring out why Christian is the way he is or what is he trying to mask?

What other book might you compare Fifty Shades of Grey to and why?

To me I would compare it to Titanic, at its core a true love story between to totally opposite people.

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

Annistia

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

Discovering Christians scars and how he got them.

Any additional comments?

Truely captivating story, I highly recomend this book.