• 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 (37,778 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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Amazing

loved it!!! could NOT keep my nose out of it! Next book please:) purchasing now, I just don't want it to end!

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loved this book

This book was great and the narrator Becca Battloe did an awesome job! Can't wait to read the other books in the trilogy.

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Good

The narrator makes this book a lot better then it actually is. The author tends to repeat a lot of the same things but overall this book is pretty captivating.

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Better than Expected!

I have to admit... I wasn't sure this was going to be worth my credit. With so many mixed reviews, I decided to go out on a limb and try it. I really enjoyed the story and the quirky characters. And when it ended, I was left thinking "NO!"... it can't end like that! Luckily there's the second book and I will go on to finish the trilogy. All I can do is hope these two characters figure out a way to be together. Fast read... very steamy!

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Interesting!

Is there anything you would change about this book?

This was a fun book to listen to, one of the fastest I have finished. But, if I could wish for one thing, I'd wish that the author used a greater variety of adjectives. I felt like she copy/pasted her way through parts of the book.

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

Ohhhh, no... not going to write about the most memorable moment on the internet.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Becca Battoe?

I didn't mind the narrator, she did her best to change voices and add emotion to the words.

Did Fifty Shades of Grey inspire you to do anything?

Made me think about the subject mattter.

Any additional comments?

Definitely adult content, do not read if you are offended by SEXUAL CONTENT.

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

Yes I would ! It is just perfect

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

Grey and Ana kissing long and hot in the elevator

Which scene was your favorite?

There is so many but would have to say when he fucks her in the bathroom

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

Yes and would do it again

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Incredible!

What did you love best about Fifty Shades of Grey?

I loved the impact Anna had on CG.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anna

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

No but she was great!

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

I laughed and cried.

Any additional comments?

Sexy, passionate, loving & intense!

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OMFG! I LOVED IT SOOOOO MUCH! it was beyond and

I loved it, amazing and hard to put down. I was NOT expecting this!

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Repetitive

What do you think your next listen will be?

My wife already ordered book two of the trilogy. I will pass and go back to a business book.

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

No.

Was Fifty Shades of Grey worth the listening time?

It was not worth my time, but I gave it a change and listened to the end. My wife also has a copy and she is really into it.

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

Yes and I have, however, I also warn them about the voice of the narrator. I'm not sure why she chose to use a whiney "valley girl" voice for the character of Ana, but it was very hard to get past.

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

Not really sure there is anything currently out there with the depth and layers of these two characters comparable.

Would you be willing to try another one of Becca Battoe’s performances?

Probably not.

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

"Fifty Shades of Grey, Hollywood ruining another book because they don't take the time to get it right".

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