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  • 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 (37,932 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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Absolutely love it!

It's my first time using this app. Love using this app. I absolutely love the book. It has so much detail. And I love the narrator's voice it fits perfectly!

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Awesome

Love it, what a twisted in the story.
Lots of drama, And suspenseful and different way on looking on life.

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Interesting Read.

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

So far this has been the most entertaining book that I have read. I'm not going to say that I was swooning over the characters but it was a fun read.

Would you recommend Fifty Shades of Grey to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, because this is a way to get exposure to something that most people think of as taboo. I don't think that it was horrible but it wasn't amazing either.

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

I would be open to listening to something else.

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I would rather read the books myself

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The only thing I would change about this book is the narrator. I'm not into the "valley girl" attitude. It would be better if narrated by Brianna Bronte, Zoe Winslow or even Tavia Gilbert.

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Romance and Great Sex - A Woman's Dream

Mostly women will enjoy this book but a smart man will learn from it. Awesome story and performance. I wish it was easier to tell when Anna was thinking to herself versus speaking.

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Porn for 1

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

The Narrator was compelling. Her interpretation of dialogue, story and monologue was superb.

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

Meh.

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

No. But my god, I will. What a great voice. What great emotion! What an incredible narrator!!!

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

Rated X.

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Story good, but narrator was very bad

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would recommend the book, but not audio version. The narrator sounded rehearsed, not natural. It convinced me to get the other 2 versions in print.

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

Im new to audio books and narrators, but Im sure they could have done much much better!

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LOVED IT!

I loved the story and thought the performance by the Reader was done very well too. I'm not sure exactly why some Reviewers were so harsh on their feedback of the Reader. The story had me captivated... I couldn't wait to listen!!

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Excellent

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

Yes, the story was greatly depicted.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anna and Christian of course.

What does Becca Battoe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Yes, Battoe did a great job.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The last part of the book, when Anna realized she can't be everything Christian needed and wanted as a Sub.

Any additional comments?

N/A

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Entrancing

Enjoyed it but got slightly annoyed with the 500 emails including title, name, date, time and signature . After the 10th read email it started to grate on my nerves. On the other hand the story it's self is gripping , funny, sad and well I'm dying to hear the next saga

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