More of Personal than a [Book] Review: Fifty Shades Trilogy

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I made this review a very loooong time ago in my personal blog. it's not specifically for the first book but actually for the entirety of the trilogy.

So here I go, ranting about my feels about Fifty Shades trilogy.

I heard that it’s pretty much intense; probably too much for my laid back innocence I’m trying to protect but when I decided to finally read the first book, I decided to be mature in every way possible. As I was reading, I realized that it is not only maturity that I need but also, self control: in thoughts, in words…

I must admit that I’m utterly swooned, swept-off my feet by the grey eyes, straight nose, copper haired Christian Grey. I bet most girls did. He’s really hot. Seriously. How lucky for Ms. Steele to have an encounter of Mr. Grey. Geez. I’m jealous.

Oh well, let me go straight to my point: the trilogy is about yes, sex. Pre-marital sex to be exact, no matter how creative they tried to call it (classic vanilla sex, kinky fuckery…). I actually think that apart from the creativity, it’s really written to fill in some people’s carnal desire.

I’m not an advocate of this idea at all to be honest. So, Is it a healthy read? No. Is it a worthy read? So-so. Did I learn something from it? Of course.

The first book made me cringe, hard, when Grey said this line to Ana, “I don’t make love; I fuck.. hard.” That’s the bell I need to hear to realize that I’m up to something I’m not really used to…

But going straight to my point again: Yes it’s not a healthy read especially when it’s read in a light full of lust and abominable desires but trying to look at the point that Ana wants to imply: unconditional love.

No matter how cliche this may sound but then again, no one is perfect. Everyone hold a past that’s going to make anyone either stay or go. It’s a choice. And not an easy one. That’s the crazy reality of life. Let’s say, yes, Christian Grey is fictitious but his situation is not.

That being said makes me want to re-iterate my other point: although this kind of lit is far from what my principle; I find a room in my heart to respect it the way it is because I’m a fond of lit.

Just my thoughts :)

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FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO READ IT:

I won’t force you; I won’t stop you either. I actually don’t care what you decide. Hihi.

But if I’d rate it 1 to 10, I’d probably give it a 7.

Yeah, because I’ve read better books. But I won’t say it’s a waste though :)

All in good times.

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