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I read the first two books to see what the hype was all about and couldn't force myself to read the third. They are bloody AWFUL. I freely admit that I have skimmed plot to get to the sexxy bits in a novel, but I have never before skimmed sexxy bits in the hopes of finding a plot. 0_o
Maybe they are hot and edgy for people who have never read fanfiction, but I've read MUCH better smut on ffnet and LJ. And EL James really doesn't know the first thing about legitimate BDSM relationships. The trappings are there (in some cases literally *chortlesnort*), but 50 shades is NOT what I would classify as BDSM. There *is* sex and a LOT of it, but she turns what is generally considered a 'normal' sexual kink into a symptom of a damaged psyche.
And it started out life as Twilight fanfiction so there is also that reason to avoid it! Honestly, it breaks my heart to personally know so many EXCELLENT fanfic writers who blow ELJ out of the water and yet it's her that is rolling in the money. Oh God, it's just TRAGIC.
Not that I have a strong opinion about it or anything!
but I have never before skimmed sexxy bits in the hopes of finding a plot. 0_o Hahaha I guess, this exactly sums it up. Thanks for your opinion, it supports my speculation about it.
Maybe they are hot and edgy for people who have never read fanfiction, but I've read MUCH better smut on ffnet and LJ. And EL James really doesn't know the first thing about legitimate BDSM relationships. The trappings are there (in some cases literally *chortlesnort*), but 50 shades is NOT what I would classify as BDSM. There *is* sex and a LOT of it, but she turns what is generally considered a 'normal' sexual kink into a symptom of a damaged psyche.
And it started out life as Twilight fanfiction so there is also that reason to avoid it! Honestly, it breaks my heart to personally know so many EXCELLENT fanfic writers who blow ELJ out of the water and yet it's her that is rolling in the money. Oh God, it's just TRAGIC.
Not that I have a strong opinion about it or anything!
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Thanks for your opinion, it supports my speculation about it.
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