• 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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Fifty Shades Of Fabulous

I just saw the movie and had to read the book. It was EVERYTHING I needed and more. I laughed, cried, blushed quite a bit and learned a few new words along the way. LOVED IT!!!! :-)

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A wonderful escape

What did you love best about Fifty Shades of Grey?

It satisfied a fantasy without fear of others opinion

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

There are many memorable moments, but the matching sense of humour stood out for me.

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

the main character was wonderful, she was a great emotion sharer.

Any additional comments?

enjoyed it for what it was, fun!

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Loved the story

I absolutely loved the story. There were moments where I could see myself in Ana's situation, and other times when I could not. Loved the book, but the narration was rather monotonous. With a different narrator, this book would have gotten 5/5 in my eyes.

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Poor writing and story...but educational...

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

I would have stopped listening within the first twenty minutes had this book not gotten so much press. It was poorly written, the narrator annoying and the content...a little much for this VERY open minded and liberal person. But where else could you safely learn the world of S&M? If you having problems hanging in there, do it. by the time you get to book two and three, the story is better developed and there is actually more to it than sex.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

No ending until the end of book three

Would you listen to another book narrated by Becca Battoe?

After the third book and she was better seasoned, she was better.

Did Fifty Shades of Grey inspire you to do anything?

LOL! no.

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I Liked It! I Liked It A Lot!

What did you love best about Fifty Shades of Grey?

I know that some people have not enjoyed the narration on this audio book: but I really liked it. I thought the voice for Christian was very good (sexy / posh American), and Anastacia was also good. So my advice is to try it: but obviously it suits some people more than others...!

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White Hot!!!

What did you love best about Fifty Shades of Grey?

What can I say other than HOTTTTT!!

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

The first time he takes her into his Red Room of Pain, she was astounded and intreagued all at the same time.

Which scene was your favorite?

The first time he posesses her him his room, the things he does to her. All I can say is wow, I would have ran, lol!

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

No it made me want my husband more, lol!

Any additional comments?

Cant wait to listen to the other books!

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Love the book...Disappointed in the Narrator!

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I've already read the books but the audiobook was disappointing to say the least!

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Becca Battoe?

No...this narrator sucks! Is that a Spainish accent or Russian on Jose?! And I have to agree with one of the other reviews...valley girl much?!

Could you see Fifty Shades of Grey being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Would absolutely love to see this series as a movie! When I picture Christian I see Chris Pine...it's the eyes! Annastasia is harder but lately I'm thinking Allison Lohman or maybe even Emma Watson.

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Perfect love story.

In my opinion, it is a great love story. A normal college student, who falls in love with a fucked up guy who's never loved anyone before, and changes him.

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loved it!

the narrator was great with the voice acting.

most memorable moment was when Ana and christian had "vanilla sex" for the first time. The description was in astounding. had no problem finishing the book.

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good book

Would you listen to Fifty Shades of Grey again? Why?

yes but with a different narrator

What did you like best about this story?

the way the story evolved, the unconditional love Ana has for Christian
how in/on a deep level Ana draws Christian out, he learns to love and express love
Ana evolves into a beautiful flower, able to care and love enough for both her and Christian

How could the performance have been better?

the narrator is terrible

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

no i had to keep coming back to it because of the way she narrated

Any additional comments?

I could of done a better job

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