A review by cricket_witch
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book walked so modern romance could run. You can really tell this is a fanfiction that got a publishing deal. I found myself enjoying reading it, but disappointed by the choices the characters made, which were often confusing and seemingly out of left field. A fun read, for sure, and I’ll read the rest of them, but how much better this book would be with some revisions!