--- product_id: 1274169 title: "Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy" price: "€ 3.63" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1274169-fifty-shades-of-grey-book-one-of-the-fifty-shades store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy **Price:** € 3.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy - **How much does it cost?** € 3.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1274169-fifty-shades-of-grey-book-one-of-the-fifty-shades) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy (Audible Audio Edition): E L James, Becca Battoe, Random House Audio: Books Review: E. L. James is the Reigning Queen of Erotica - IT’S AN EROTICA NOT CINDERELLA. What do you expect to be exposed to when reading an erotica? What kind of plot are you anticipating? Edward and Bella? “A Stephen King” plot or “If I Stay”, maybe “Fault in our Stars”? No, then what? This story started as a Twilight fan-fiction but we simply cannot expect to see Bella, Edward and Jacob with the same kind of plot. E. L. James’s genius and unparalleled creativity choose another path to carve out and reap the rewards of greatness for such monumental feats. “50 Shades of Grey “sells around ten copies per minute if not second with the release of the movie and the WAY cheaper Kindle price. I had the Paperback and still got the Kindle Edition, it’s a great book: It’s an Erotica ladies and gentlemen. Do not look for Cinderella finding her glass slippers or any of that. Instead . . . look for the birth and rise of “Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele.” Every author is great in his or her own right and they all had a path that they took, let’s not discriminate someone who simply chose another path to greatness. E. L. James is the reigning Queen of Erotica and she has set the foundation for many up and coming authors and many who were previous unpublished, independently published or simply wasn’t selling, many of these authors have now seen significant success thanks to desertcart and the rise of 50 Shades, something to consider when throwing shade at the woman for her work of greatness. ---The review: The awkward Anastasia Steele, a totally believable character and so clumsy and awkward that women can identify with her and put themselves into her shoes is what adds to their addiction of the series, meets billionaire entrepreneur Christian Grey and the heavens tremble in their wake. I can go on and on with this but there is no need. There is no great plot like those seen in the works of her contemporaries for this author writes what some of them dare not, I cannot imagine one of my favorite author’s, Stephen King ,writing an erotica, the thought makes me queasy. Nonetheless, Christian and Anna embarks on a passionate affair, laced with lust and base desires, and the possessive Christian refuses to have this average girl he has fallen for slip from his grasp. This very thought is another reason for addiction, every average girl wants a billionaire and through “50 Shades” they can relive this fantasy over and over again and nothing is wrong with this, when life gets heavy and reality throws your dreams and hopes on the sharp edges, you find solace in fantasy and in fiction and in the breathtaking, seductive, alluring world of “50 Shades of Grey.” The book is basically romance, allure, seduction and sex. And Sex. And Sex, words crafted so carefully and perfectly they are like spells and enchantments, stimulating you to mental climax and if you are an artist/author/thinker etc, exposure to this work of genius is bound to bring your mind into commune with your own muse, with your own small still voice, with your own genius. If you are offended by strong sexual content, strong language and raunchy, fun, exciting sex, then maybe try reading something from one of the authors suggested earlier, for in this book you will find only what’s mentioned in this previous sentence, that which is bound to sweep you off your feet if you allow it to, do not resist, give in to it. I respect the author for penning this, it was risky and left her open to so much lashing but in the end, she achieved her greatness, as stated, E. L. James is the Reigning Queen of Erotica. Review: Skeptical at first, but LOVED IT!!!!! - I kept hearing everyone talk about this book, and that got me interested. Then, I started reading all the bad reviews on desertcart and almost didn't read it. So know that I was extremely skeptical when I decided to read this book, almost to the point of looking for things wrong with it. Yes, it's true. The writing is horrible. It was a great idea that definitely could have been better executed. How many times can you use the words flush, blush, crimson, and scarlet??? There are other ways to convey the same meaning. It got old. Fast. However, I was able to over look that, as well as the other writing flaws. This book sucks you in and you just can't stop reading. I finished the entire trilogy in a week. I couldn't stop. I read everywhere I went, even at work. Luckily, I have a job where that was relatively easy to do. :) While reading the first book, I did come across things that made me think "ehh... I'm not sure about this," but I kept reading because it just sucked me in. I didn't even know it was a BDSM novel until it was revealed in the book. That and the bad writing is what made me unsure I would like it. In my opinion, the sex scenes were better than your traditional romance novel. None (well maybe some, but not much) of that awkward wording that makes you think "people don't talk like this!!!" I was reading a sex scene in the 2nd or 3rd book and thought to myself, "I feel like I've already read this...." So yes, maybe the sex was a little too frequent and the author basically ran out of ideas. Because of this, there were times I was thankful that she just implied they were having sex and skipped over the details of it. Other than that, I thought the sex scenes were hot and well written. I did have a problem with the references to Ana's pubic hair, though. I mean... What 21 year old girl, virgin or not, doesn't shave down "there." I thought that every woman under the age of at least 30 (probably even older than that) shaved. Maybe I'm wrong though :/ (I'm 24 years old) Another major complaint: The whole "fifty shades of.." thing was only clever and interesting ONCE, when you read it on the cover of the book. I hated how she kept trying to push that. She should have just ensured that the reader got the meaning of the title (which you do get it eventually) and left it alone instead of using it everywhere "five shades of crimson", "seven shades of Sunday," etc... I was okay with it the first time she used it in the book, but after that she needed to drop it. I guess this goes back to bad writing and poor editing. I wish the author would have described in better detail what they both looked like, as well as done a better job of developing the characters. I also want to know more about what Christian was thinking along the way, how and why he got to where he did towards the end of the trilogy. I also want more details about how he reacted and felt towards what happened at the end of the 3rd book (I won't say what it was so I don't spoil it for others) I love Christian Grey. He is the dream (except for being completely messed up). Dominant, controlling, bossy, jealous, sexy, successful, etc. Of course you wouldn't want some or most of that from a man in reality, but I enjoyed reading about it. It's a fantasy, and I wouldn't have it any other way. He has to be extraordinary for any woman to want to read about him. Who wants to read about some every day guy?? I loved it. I also liked Ana. She acted the same way any woman would act in front of a man like him and she stood up for herself when she needed to. Despite the obvious problems, I LOVED this book and am so happy I gave it a chance, but I'm so so so sad that it's over. I want more. Now!!! I don't even know what to do with myself now. This has been my obsession for the past week and now it's over. oh, will I ever find a replacement, something comparable (better written this time, hopefully)??? Lol. Just read it and try not to dwell too much on the writing or some of the unrealistic or repetetive parts. It's a great story and definitely kept me interested. I even teared up in the third book. In a way it is so bad, but it is just addicting for some reason. I may even re-read it! :) I usually like to know the reading background of people who give me their opinion of a book because usually they rave about something and turns out that's the only book they've ever read so they have no basis for comparison or idea of what a good book is. Some of my all time favorites are The Red Tent, Hadassah: One Night with the King, Harry Potter Series, Dying to Please. ## Images ![Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WqYyzGb6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ E. L. James is the Reigning Queen of Erotica *by A***B on February 16, 2015* IT’S AN EROTICA NOT CINDERELLA. What do you expect to be exposed to when reading an erotica? What kind of plot are you anticipating? Edward and Bella? “A Stephen King” plot or “If I Stay”, maybe “Fault in our Stars”? No, then what? This story started as a Twilight fan-fiction but we simply cannot expect to see Bella, Edward and Jacob with the same kind of plot. E. L. James’s genius and unparalleled creativity choose another path to carve out and reap the rewards of greatness for such monumental feats. “50 Shades of Grey “sells around ten copies per minute if not second with the release of the movie and the WAY cheaper Kindle price. I had the Paperback and still got the Kindle Edition, it’s a great book: It’s an Erotica ladies and gentlemen. Do not look for Cinderella finding her glass slippers or any of that. Instead . . . look for the birth and rise of “Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele.” Every author is great in his or her own right and they all had a path that they took, let’s not discriminate someone who simply chose another path to greatness. E. L. James is the reigning Queen of Erotica and she has set the foundation for many up and coming authors and many who were previous unpublished, independently published or simply wasn’t selling, many of these authors have now seen significant success thanks to Amazon and the rise of 50 Shades, something to consider when throwing shade at the woman for her work of greatness. ---The review: The awkward Anastasia Steele, a totally believable character and so clumsy and awkward that women can identify with her and put themselves into her shoes is what adds to their addiction of the series, meets billionaire entrepreneur Christian Grey and the heavens tremble in their wake. I can go on and on with this but there is no need. There is no great plot like those seen in the works of her contemporaries for this author writes what some of them dare not, I cannot imagine one of my favorite author’s, Stephen King ,writing an erotica, the thought makes me queasy. Nonetheless, Christian and Anna embarks on a passionate affair, laced with lust and base desires, and the possessive Christian refuses to have this average girl he has fallen for slip from his grasp. This very thought is another reason for addiction, every average girl wants a billionaire and through “50 Shades” they can relive this fantasy over and over again and nothing is wrong with this, when life gets heavy and reality throws your dreams and hopes on the sharp edges, you find solace in fantasy and in fiction and in the breathtaking, seductive, alluring world of “50 Shades of Grey.” The book is basically romance, allure, seduction and sex. And Sex. And Sex, words crafted so carefully and perfectly they are like spells and enchantments, stimulating you to mental climax and if you are an artist/author/thinker etc, exposure to this work of genius is bound to bring your mind into commune with your own muse, with your own small still voice, with your own genius. If you are offended by strong sexual content, strong language and raunchy, fun, exciting sex, then maybe try reading something from one of the authors suggested earlier, for in this book you will find only what’s mentioned in this previous sentence, that which is bound to sweep you off your feet if you allow it to, do not resist, give in to it. I respect the author for penning this, it was risky and left her open to so much lashing but in the end, she achieved her greatness, as stated, E. L. James is the Reigning Queen of Erotica. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Skeptical at first, but LOVED IT!!!!! *by K***0 on June 14, 2012* I kept hearing everyone talk about this book, and that got me interested. Then, I started reading all the bad reviews on amazon and almost didn't read it. So know that I was extremely skeptical when I decided to read this book, almost to the point of looking for things wrong with it. Yes, it's true. The writing is horrible. It was a great idea that definitely could have been better executed. How many times can you use the words flush, blush, crimson, and scarlet??? There are other ways to convey the same meaning. It got old. Fast. However, I was able to over look that, as well as the other writing flaws. This book sucks you in and you just can't stop reading. I finished the entire trilogy in a week. I couldn't stop. I read everywhere I went, even at work. Luckily, I have a job where that was relatively easy to do. :) While reading the first book, I did come across things that made me think "ehh... I'm not sure about this," but I kept reading because it just sucked me in. I didn't even know it was a BDSM novel until it was revealed in the book. That and the bad writing is what made me unsure I would like it. In my opinion, the sex scenes were better than your traditional romance novel. None (well maybe some, but not much) of that awkward wording that makes you think "people don't talk like this!!!" I was reading a sex scene in the 2nd or 3rd book and thought to myself, "I feel like I've already read this...." So yes, maybe the sex was a little too frequent and the author basically ran out of ideas. Because of this, there were times I was thankful that she just implied they were having sex and skipped over the details of it. Other than that, I thought the sex scenes were hot and well written. I did have a problem with the references to Ana's pubic hair, though. I mean... What 21 year old girl, virgin or not, doesn't shave down "there." I thought that every woman under the age of at least 30 (probably even older than that) shaved. Maybe I'm wrong though :/ (I'm 24 years old) Another major complaint: The whole "fifty shades of.." thing was only clever and interesting ONCE, when you read it on the cover of the book. I hated how she kept trying to push that. She should have just ensured that the reader got the meaning of the title (which you do get it eventually) and left it alone instead of using it everywhere "five shades of crimson", "seven shades of Sunday," etc... I was okay with it the first time she used it in the book, but after that she needed to drop it. I guess this goes back to bad writing and poor editing. I wish the author would have described in better detail what they both looked like, as well as done a better job of developing the characters. I also want to know more about what Christian was thinking along the way, how and why he got to where he did towards the end of the trilogy. I also want more details about how he reacted and felt towards what happened at the end of the 3rd book (I won't say what it was so I don't spoil it for others) I love Christian Grey. He is the dream (except for being completely messed up). Dominant, controlling, bossy, jealous, sexy, successful, etc. Of course you wouldn't want some or most of that from a man in reality, but I enjoyed reading about it. It's a fantasy, and I wouldn't have it any other way. He has to be extraordinary for any woman to want to read about him. Who wants to read about some every day guy?? I loved it. I also liked Ana. She acted the same way any woman would act in front of a man like him and she stood up for herself when she needed to. Despite the obvious problems, I LOVED this book and am so happy I gave it a chance, but I'm so so so sad that it's over. I want more. Now!!! I don't even know what to do with myself now. This has been my obsession for the past week and now it's over. oh, will I ever find a replacement, something comparable (better written this time, hopefully)??? Lol. Just read it and try not to dwell too much on the writing or some of the unrealistic or repetetive parts. It's a great story and definitely kept me interested. I even teared up in the third book. In a way it is so bad, but it is just addicting for some reason. I may even re-read it! :) I usually like to know the reading background of people who give me their opinion of a book because usually they rave about something and turns out that's the only book they've ever read so they have no basis for comparison or idea of what a good book is. Some of my all time favorites are The Red Tent, Hadassah: One Night with the King, Harry Potter Series, Dying to Please. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***E on June 22, 2012* There is enough chatter about this book now, that people should not be surprised at what they are getting. Please don't read this book, and give it a negative review, just because this kind of explicitely erotic writing is not your cup of tea. I have read all three books. You cannot read any of these three in isolation. It is very much a three part story. Reading only this one, will leave you unsatisfied. This book ends at a particularly difficult moment in their relationship. If you stop reading here, you will miss the awakening that occurs in the remainder of the story. The end of this book is the epiphany that changes everything for Christian. Therefore I have written this review with an all encompassing viewpoint. This is, at it's heart, a story about two peoples' journey into emotional maturity. Christian is a troubled man. He has had an extremely rough start in life and it has left him physically and emotionally scarred. He is also extremely intelligent and charismatic. His method for coping with his issues related to physical imtimacy, is the dom/sub relationship. He truely doesn't believe he is lovable, despite being loved by his family. Anastasia is an insecure woman. She is relatively young and completely inexperienced. Throughout the stories, she struggles with her inablity to believe that a man as handsome, rich and sophisticated as Christian could ever want her. Through their relationship, these two people learn to accept themselves, accept love from each other and move their relationship into the realm of "normalcy". Yes, there is explicit, non-vanilla sex. Yes it is sometimes disturbing. But it is still a story about love, growth and acceptance. 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