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

love it

great book.. the narrator is a little too I dont know how to put it her voice just doeant match the character. but overall goid performance

The worst narrator!

Would you try another book from E. L. James and/or Becca Battoe?

This narrator is the worst I've ever listened to. I have tried numerous times to listen beyond her horrible voice to get to the story that everyone is talking about and I've given up. I'd buy the written book, but the narrator has ruined any chance I have of imagination and the storyline! Hate her voice and what she has done to the story!

What didn’t you like about Becca Battoe’s performance?

Horrible sounds and intonations. Sounds like a 12 year old.

Any additional comments?

It is a shame she does all of the trilogy.

"Hot!"

Very hot & erotic story. A bit unrealistic but entertaining nonetheless. Mind of a CEO & mind of one such as Mr. Grey, don't quite fit in the same body. Likewise, Mind of an intelligent beautiful sexually adventurous young woman & mind of a Virgin, again don't fit in the same body of one Anesthesia. Like I've said... It's "entertaining"

awesome

the narrator was awesome and i love the series very much. cant wait to purchase 2nd one

oh wow

just so good. couldn't let go....going to start number 2 now. just keep weighting thank you

Fifty Shades of what Women Want...IMO

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

The story - I personally love the reference to Anna's sub-conscious characters - as I often feel that I have several versions of myself as well. We all have thoughts we don't always act on and this story is relatable because of Anna and her indecision and the versions of her and what they each wanted at different times.

What did you like best about this story?

Christian and Anna together. I am in love with them and watching them fall in love slowly peeling back the layers of Christians armor was delightful.

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

Anna

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

It made me happy at times due to the sweet love you see growing. It is also HOT and STEAMY so that was a good feeling ;)

Any additional comments?

I've listened to it so many times it never gets old but I do see more depth to it as I listen repeatedly. Don't listen to the negative reviews. It is not BDSM focused at all. Just a little kink and a lot of sex and a growing love story with very likeable characters.

Horrible

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

No! The writing was bad enough, but this narrator made it 10 times worse!! If I were to continue with this series, I would read it myself to avoid the annoyance of the narrator.

How could the performance have been better?

The narrator made the main character so whiny and unintelligent sounding! She made the men sound ridiculous also! I've never heard such an annoying voice. It made the story unbearable. If I have to hear "oh my", "double crap", or "holy shit" one more time I won't be able to stand it. That's the author's fault, but the narrator made it that much more annoying to listen to!

kinky but enjoyable

A good listen if you ask me, there is some kinky stuff in it but overall it made me laugh more so I quite enjoyed this book.

Much better then I had anticipated!

Would you consider the audio edition of Fifty Shades of Grey to be better than the print version?

Yes! I feel like it wasn't as "intense" or "scandalous" as people said it would be. It just feels like a girlfriend is telling you a story...at least in my opinion.

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

I'd be a liar if I didn't say that the "red room" wasn't a memorable moment in the book. I didn't think it was as crazy as everyone made it out to be. I mean it's obviously not the norm for most people, but to each his own. It definitely makes for an interesting story.

Any additional comments?

I actually really liked this book! I was afraid to listen to this in all honestly; only because of what everyone was saying about it, but the story was intriguing from the very beginning and held my attention throughout the whole book.

great read

read and listened to this book several times enjoyed the story each time

will listen to story again