• 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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Loved it.

Well written and performed. can't wait to hear the other two books. The movies are good too.

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I loved reading these books myself, but listening to this one made me wish there were other narrators to choose from for the other books. I don’t think I’ll be able to stand the whole series read by her.

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I wasn’t crazy about the readers voice when she tried to characterize Christian. And sometimes her expressions weren’t on que with the emotions of the words.

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Great story but..

i loved this book. I adore how deep Christians character is, though I wish there was more depth to Ana. I also find the voice narrater a little annoying at times but she doesn't make it unbearable. it's just during the sex scenes that I get the ick. if you're in it for the sex scenes, maybe just find a hard copy.

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Not the best

The narrator’s male voice is poorly done making it very hard to focus on Christian Grey’s part in the book.

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this is the 3rd time I'm listening to this book. I can't seem to not listen to it at least once per year.
it's a fantastic read as well as a truly exciting story!!

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Amazing Audiobook

Loved the tone of the speaker, she really makes you feel like your right there!

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Best Series

Narrator is engaging. Absolutely sinful to listen to, but couldn't stop!!
#Sinful
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ADDICTINGLY DELICIOUS!!

It took an act of congress to pry me away from this book. Well written & narrated. Decided to continue reading the series. Would reccommend.

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Worst Narrator

The story was good but I couldn't enjoy it listening to this narrator. I bought this so while I work out I could listen to a book rather than watch the connected TV that only gets 10 channels. I'd rather listen to stupid tv shows than listen to this author. Rented the physical book from the library and have enjoyed it much more. I'll never listen to this narrator again.

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