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

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.

Fifty Ways to Blush

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

It presented a new concept in sexuality to me that was honest and explicit. It was time well spent.

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

The very end was the most memorable. Want to hear the next book asap.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Her men's voices were completely unbelievable.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

No.

Made me squirm

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

Yes if they don't mind reading about bondage.

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

Actually I'll mention 2 because of the contrast. First spanking scene and last one.

What about Becca Battoe’s performance did you like?

The narrator did a awesome job given the material.

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

The final scene. I felt her pain as if it was my own. Guess because I've been there before.

Any additional comments?

This book was much harder to read (hear) than other books that I've read because of the material. S&M / bondage aren't my thing but I will admit that at some level it peaked my interest. Not that I'd ask my husband to do anything like this. On another note it was a little long winded though I enjoyed the email banter but I didn't like the way it left me hanging. Though as a marketing ploy I guess that's the point since it made me buy the next one right away.

Too much of the same thing

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The detailed sex is fun the first, second and perhaps the third time but on the tenth description of how he ... and she ... I became bored and fast-forwarded a little to get to the really interesting parts of this story!!

Which scene was your favorite?

The last chapters. I wont describe them since that will destroy the book for you! READ IT :-)!

Did Fifty Shades of Grey inspire you to do anything?

Not really... But I think that is a good thing :-)

the narrator is the worst!

Just download a sample of this book before you purchase the audible. Make sure you can listen to this person narrating corny sex scenes, and the back and forth fighting between the characters for 18 hours before you spend the money. I personally loved the books; they're fun and easy to read. However, the narrator of this one killed the audible for me.

oh my!

Too many sex events. Fewer scenes and more anticipation would have beenmore erotic. Good ending.

Like this book. Love the Narrator. Becca you rock!

What did you love best about Fifty Shades of Grey?

The ideas I gave me. I have been married for some time now and I have been looking for some ways to spice up my husband and my love life. This book provided lots of ideas.

I love Becca Battoe. She makes the book really come to life especailly the emailing back and forth between the characters.

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

The Sisters of the Moon Series by Yasmine Galenorn because of the ummm... You know.

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

I love her betrayal of Anna, but I also love when you says Christian's parts.

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

This book made me blush bright red at work while I was listening to it.

Any additional comments?

I couldn't wait to hear the next book and couldn't stop listening to this one.

Amazingly Intense

I loved it and hated it all at the same time. Amazing Storyline. Almost criminal reading.