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Fifty Shades of Grey

Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

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Fifty Shades of Grey

By: E. L. James
Narrated by: Becca Battoe
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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 Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Romance Romance Essentials Women's Fiction
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  • Finalist, GoodReads Choice Awards, Best Romance

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

This story will totaly take you in. I didn't really like the narrator but don't give up on her, she gets better as the story goes along. I normally listen to more fantacy romance, if thats your thing you won't be dissapointed by this. Anna is one amazing character.

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

OH, there is not just one! The entire store can not even begin to be described in one moment.

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

Anna. She takes her from the meek girl to a strong woman. The change is very noticable and makes the character.

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

The ending. I cried big teers!

Any additional comments?

I was so cought up in this story that I didn't even sleep for 2 days! I had to know what happened. I know! That is totally rediculous.

Totaly amazing! my new favorite series!

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

This is an whole new world of "Oh my." You will need a fan to read this book! And when you start be preparred to read for a long time. It does need a few pages to get started and then, well just hold on!!

All sorts of HOT!! Erotic.

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

Sexy, sexy and sexy....

Who was your favorite character and why?

They are all equal.......... as in one is not good with out the other.

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

I think she did okay....it started off kinda rough but she got into the book and became Anastasia. I have a hard time sitting and reading so I always listen to my books...I've heard worse!

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

yep

Loved it!

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WTF?! Who complained about the first voice of a beautiful woman? She sounded innocent and sweet... and OH MY, in character! I know it's still her but now she sounds slow and the voice for Christian is just... BLAH!!! Can you offer both narrations, this is crazy to listen too. :( Very UNHAPPY.

Original Narrator voice was better!

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

Absolutely, it's a great escape.

What didn’t you like about Becca Battoe’s performance?

Not having read the book, I had no preconceived notions of what Ana should sound like, I think that was a real advantage going into the original narration. I thought Becca did a great job with expressing the emotional range of a naive 21 year old. Now, having listed to a sample of Fifty Shades Darker.....WHAT DID THEY DO?! I'm dumbfound, it's not even the same character, I'm horribly disappointed.

What the H#LL did they do?

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