Fifty Shades of Hype?

[ScarlettRouge]

I’ve searched The Playground and have not seen any threads specifically aimed towards discussing the series.

Everything I hear about this book is “Mommy Porn” and yet I’m still hesitate to pay the $10 bucks

I was hoping for just a few opinions here from the ladies that have read any of the three books and of course any fellas out there who may have snuck a peek.

Is it really worth all this hype?

 

[hwwannabe]

I'm almost done with the third book. I wasn't going to read them because of the terrible reviews on Amazon, but a few people I know told me it was "so good" so I finally caved. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did it was a quick read (I only started reading them a week ago). The storyline is entertaining, if not believable. Like many of the chick lit books I read, I highly doubt I'll read it again. Bottom line - borrow it, don't spend your money on it.

 

[BradBigBrain]

I spent the money.

I got through about 5 pages maybe more. It was the worst POS I have ever read. The writer is horrible. There's much better porn on literotica and it's free.

 

[Marguerite01]

Utter shite
Mills and Boon masquerading as BDSM erotica.
Badly written to boot.

 

[Pervy_Sage]

I spent the money.

I got through about 5 pages maybe more. It was the worst POS I have ever read. The writer is horrible. There's much better porn on literotica and it's free.

Yeah, B3, I have to agree with you. I didn't spend the money, but I read enough to know that I didn't care to read anymore. It did nothing for me but put me to sleep.

 

[Aquagal]

It ain't Shakespeare! I couldn't wait for the words THE END.

 

[newbiebabe]

Agreed.. don't waste your money. A friend of mine reviewed it like this:

Okay, let's be real. You're reading this book because everyone else is (or that's at least why I read it). It's silly, far-fetched, predictable, contractual (ha!), and reads like a common Harlequin. Then something happens along page 100 something - sex. And lots of it. Big whoop. This book can he summed up like this: sex, fighting, negotiating, sex, toys, sex, pain, sex, inner dialogue, sex, fighting, and cliff hanger. There, I saved you $9.99.

And that's about it.. .

 

[KierstH12]

This review says it all.
http://http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215

 

[Mollie_F]

This review says it all.
http://http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215

best review I ever read

 

[TheSilverLining]

Ditto what others have said.
Go to the Lit bdsm section, find the lowest-ranking author, and you've probably still found yourself a better written piece than 50.

Of course, I've made all of my friends read it. Just for the comedy value.
"yes, yes, I agree! it's shocking......"
*grin*

 

[KierstH12]

best review I ever read

The review for the second one is phenomenally funny, it is better than the first, if you can believe that. The link for it is at the bottom of the review for the first one.

 

[stronger_than_U]

I’ve searched The Playground and have not seen any threads specifically aimed towards discussing the series.

Everything I hear about this book is “Mommy Porn” and yet I’m still hesitate to pay the $10 bucks

I was hoping for just a few opinions here from the ladies that have read any of the three books and of course any fellas out there who may have snuck a peek.

Is it really worth all this hype?

Guess I am in the minority. I enjoyed the books - they were a quick read and although they were as sappy and predictable as Harlequin Romance, I enjoyed them none the less.

They say "to each his own" and I gues that applies here. I didn't buy them either. You can read them free online.

 

[GiggLeGasm]

Of course, I've made all of my friends read it. Just for the comedy value.
"yes, yes, I agree! it's shocking......"
*grin*

I think that's how I ended up buying it!

 

[Miles Long]

This review says it all.
http://http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215

That was pretty funny. Almost made reading the book worthwhile!

 

[JennyNo1]

I'm pretty sure this British broad found my draft of the novel I've been working on. Tell me if you don't think it sounded suspiciously like my masterpiece:

"Oh my, he is touching me down there. I blush/flush crimson/scarlet/beet red/puce. Oh crap. Holy crap. My Inner Goddess and my subconscious are peeking up at him through their lashes, because he is so freaking hot and he smells like my favorite thing in the world, body wash and Christian. Even though I have to deal with his fucked-upness, control-freakyness and stalkerism and mean ol' Mrs. Robinson, the child molester, I'm so ready for him. I immediately start to run my tongue down his happy trail and take his humongous 3 inch manhood down my throat. We both instantly come 6 times apiece and then get dressed to go to a million-dollar-a-plate charity event."

Seriously, she just stole a paragraph of my work and turned it into 99% of three entire books and made a gazillion dollars with it. How talented is that?

 

[kendra1980]

It was a hot mess.

I am sorry I wasted the $$ on it.

 

[Chaingun]

There's much better porn on literotica and it's free.

Thanks, Man. I appreciate that.

LOL

 

[ScarlettRouge]

Thank you all so much for your comments

I have a hard time trusting reviews when there is money to be made

This review says it all.
http://http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/340987215

LMAO
I needed that tonight

 

[irishmarie45]

I have not read any of them. Heard all the hype from my g/f etc.....but not going to spend money on it. I might read one of them if it's given to me.

 

[ScarlettRouge]

I have not read any of them. Heard all the hype from my g/f etc.....but not going to spend money on it. I might read one of them if it's given to me.

I've decided it's bound to be available in the used book stores in a few more years and I
think I can hold out until then

 

[Scentofawoman]

I spent the money.

I got through about 5 pages maybe more. It was the worst POS I have ever read. The writer is horrible. There's much better porn on literotica and it's free.

I second this opnion and approve this message.

 

[WillSeeking]

If you want my copy send me a PM.

I have never gotten around to reading.

 

[sunshinegirl05]

I'm pretty sure this British broad found my draft of the novel I've been working on. Tell me if you don't think it sounded suspiciously like my masterpiece:

"Oh my, he is touching me down there. I blush/flush crimson/scarlet/beet red/puce. Oh crap. Holy crap. My Inner Goddess and my subconscious are peeking up at him through their lashes, because he is so freaking hot and he smells like my favorite thing in the world, body wash and Christian. Even though I have to deal with his fucked-upness, control-freakyness and stalkerism and mean ol' Mrs. Robinson, the child molester, I'm so ready for him. I immediately start to run my tongue down his happy trail and take his humongous 3 inch manhood down my throat. We both instantly come 6 times apiece and then get dressed to go to a million-dollar-a-plate charity event."

Seriously, she just stole a paragraph of my work and turned it into 99% of three entire books and made a gazillion dollars with it. How talented is that?

I just laughed at this......good thing I don't have to explain why a homerun is funny...(I have ESPN on). LOL

 

[o_so_wet]

I bought all 3 at once and downloaded it to my kindle. I actually skimmed past most of the "sex" scenes after the middle of book one. That should sum it up

 

[ScarlettRouge]

I second this opnion and approve this message.

*Laughing*

If you want my copy send me a PM.
I have never gotten around to reading.

I bet you say that to all the girls

I just laughed at this......good thing I don't have to explain why a homerun is funny...(I have ESPN on). LOL

I'll watch ESPN with you Beautiful

I bought all 3 at once and downloaded it to my kindle. I actually skimmed past most of the "sex" scenes after the middle of book one. That should sum it up

Noted, and with much appreciation

And yet they call it Mommy Porn