• 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 (37,775 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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goodgirl loves naughty stories

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

The trilogy was amazingly captivating, however not for the closed minded or foe people weak at the knees when it comes to sex. This trilogy was AMAZING I will read them again I also believe every sexually active man should rsad thess so he knows how to please a woman the right way.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character of course Christian he's so dark at times and so loving and sweet at other times....I wish he wers real.

Which scene was your favorite?

I don't know that I have a favorits scene. Other then when Ana saves her sizter in law that was a good one.

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

It made me laugh at many points as Christian is so educated but knows nothing really.

Any additional comments?

To any who oppose this trilogy just remember back when they wanted huck finn and uncle toms cabin out of libraries this is the world we live in believe it or not. There are play rooms there is bdsm everywhere. Other countries laugh at us for being so prude. Maybe its time to open our eyes. Sex is sex it is what we were designed for.

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Love Love Love

I see alot of negative feedback of Becca Batoe reading this and I have to say WHAT! !?? I think she told this and the next two (I have listened to all 3 now) so so well. in fact I looked to see if she narrated any other books I am interested in. Her voice and the way she told it could not possibly been better. Because of Betoe the sexy bits felt classy and not cheap.

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Mixed Feelings...

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

I liked the anticipation of what was happening, but the story is so unrealistic and the grammar throughout the book is amateur.

Would you ever listen to anything by E. L. James again?

Yes. The book leaves you wanting more despite the bad literature in of itself. By the end I was so mad but I wanted to know what happened after the final chapter! So I willed myself to get the sequel.

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

I liked Anastasia Steele the most obviously. She is the main character and the most realistic out of all of them.

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

Definitely!

Any additional comments?

The story is unrealistic and the grammar is horrible, but the end just leaves you wanting more! I definitely have mixed feelings on this story. I hope that the second book will be more to my liking.

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Loved the Book..

loved it... finished in 2 days. wish the movie went into more details. But good.

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Made Me Sweat

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

I'm more of a spy thriller fan but this would rank in my top 15

What did you like best about this story?

The intensity of the book was great.

What about Becca Battoe’s performance did you like?

Gave all the characters personality.

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

yes

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Get this book, don't listen to the reviews

If you could sum up Fifty Shades of Grey in three words, what would they be?

omg, this book is so good, couldnt put it down!!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

of course Grey himself, but Anna was just as good

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wrighting style is weak

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

yes

Who was your favorite character and why?

christain reminds me of the man i love that has trouble loving me

What about Becca Battoe’s performance did you like?

i loved the performance great pacing as well as inflections in her voice, when appropriate i written style was poor, but overalll i LOVE this book because of the love story

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

most definitely

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A Thrill!

Edge of your seat kind of story! Loved it! A must read for everyone! Laughed and cried, but loved it!

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Good read.

This is my first audiobook and I did enjoy the listen. It did take some time to adjust to the readers change in tone for different characters. But overall, well done.

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Obsessed!

Why oh why did I read this? Now I am hooked on these series! I love it!

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