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

If I could have just played editor..

There would have been no "inner goddess". No "crap.....double crap, and ever once there was a TRIPLE crap". The amount of times that Anna "flushes scarlet", and Christian "clocks his head to one side" while "pressing his mouth into a hard line" is just ridiculous. I really do wonder where the editor was on this book. Was there one? I suppose Becca Batoe did what she could with the material she had to work with so we can't really blame the narrator. Her voice was pleasant enough, it was the words she had to read over and over that were annoying. Overall, of course the story does have some interesting aspects otherwise there wouldn't be all this hype. I guess one thing to keep in mind is that this was E.L James' very first crack at writing. For a first time writer she did ok for herself. Look, read or listen to the books but be prepared for small annoyances. The books do get better as they progress.

Best Book Ever!!!!!

It's a great book. A great romance book. I loved it!!!!! One of the best books I've ever read......

Love love loved it!

I thought the narration by Becca Battoe was fabulous. She did a great job. I would actually look for and buy another book narrated by her. Looking forward to the second book out of the trilogy.

Entertaining

This story is about a very broken man and a very naive woman who find love with each other despite their differences mentally and sexually. Is this great literature? No. But it is entertaining enough to be worth a credit.

The Best I Have Read in a LONG Time

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

I plan on re-listen to the all three books in the fall because had such a great story line.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All of the main one Christina and Mr. Gray.

Which scene was your favorite?

I think that the 3rd book is the best on of them all, but you have to read all 3 of the books to really understand and get the story line. If you are one of the people that only read first book and did not like it you really did not get just of what the really story was about. Also the person (Becca) the reading does a wonderful job.

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

Sometime and sometime not

Any additional comments?

You just need to READ the books!

how many times can I read or listen....

I've read and listen to this series 2 each. in one big word to discribe this story is PERFECT!!

Entertaining

I enjoyed this book....I was drawn into the characters,and liked how they progressed!...a lot of sex scenes. ..some times to long!...but fascinating none the less

Overwhelmingly Great Read!

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

If you want to fantasize about a life with a rich man and lots of sensuality, then this is the perfect book. Of course, I'm a dreamer but I couldn't put this book down once I started. I really enjoyed this series of books!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Of course, Christian Grey! Very sexy, secretive, and alluring man. Fantasy man!

Just to keep busy

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

I have very mix feelings about this book.. There were parts that I enjoyed but some others were lame...

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

No

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

She did a great job impersonating Miss Steel .. I like the way she did her voice. Even thought; she was my least favorite character

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

No.. Def no

Great book!

I saw the movie before reading the book and of course... The book is GREAT! Way better than the movie itself. The movie would have been as great as the book but there was not enough sex scenes and more communication between Anastasia and Christian. E L James has a wonderful mind and I hope she makes more erotic romantic novels. I hope the second and third movie will be way better than this one! Thanks E L James for a great book!