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5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Book of 2012!!! 6 stars., January 19, 2012
This review is from: Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)
An undercurrent, by definition, is the hidden movement of water beneath the surface; its tug and motion are only perceptible upon submersion. Fifty Shades is exactly like an undercurrent. You dive into the story thinking you know what to expect, only to find out once you're in it that it's something else completely. And Fifty Shades Freed is the riptide of currents. You'll be swept away with a force that is impossible to escape, not that you'd want to escape. You'll savor every moment, every word, and when it's over you'll want to pick it up and start again from the beginning. The only thing I'd like to caution readers about with the Fifty Shades Trilogy--it will literally ruin other books for you.
So many readers glance at the back cover this book and expect an erotic novel about BDSM. Yes there are some BDSM elements to the story, but that's not what this novel is about. Fifty Shades is probably the best romance I've ever read. It's impossible to put into words in a review what this book will make you feel. It's so emotional. It is authentic, open, honest, and at times both heartwarming and heartbreaking. I've recommended this series to so many people who told me that it was out of their comfort zone because of the BDSM. However, after practically browbeating them into reading it, every one of them came to me raving about how wonderful and unexpected it was. Still, I'm not going to lie, the erotic scenes are hot as hell--but they are tasteful, and nothing to shy away from in my opinion.
Christian Grey is the hero, and he defines the word contradiction. He is THE Alpha male. Strong, unbelievably sexy, and dominating, but just like other parts of this story, there are things unseen below the surface. There's a reason Ana refers to him as her "lost boy". Yes he is extremely successful, sensual and dominating (he doesn't apologize for his predilections), but he is misunderstood. He uses control as a mechanism to guard his feelings, and despite his behavior, Ana sees past the surface to the man beneath.
It's ironic that Christian spends most of his time trying to protect Ana. Initially, he views her as fragile, but as he quickly learns, appearances can be misleading. He discovers through Ana that strength is not only about brawn and toughness. Strength is displayed in bravery, fortitude, and the ability to cope with everything life throws at you, and Ana epitomizes inner strength. Not only is Ana the first woman to see Christian for who he really is, she is the first woman to stand up to Christian, and because of that she earns his respect, devotion, and unwavering love.
I've decided to rebel. There is no way I can justify classifying this novel as a 5 star read, so here it is: I've hijacked another star and I'm giving 6 stars to Fifty Shades Freed. I'm just hoping this blatant infraction of the rules is enough to warrant a run in with Christian's twitchy palm. I RECOMMEND (in shouty caps) this book to everyone who loves an amazing love story, because that's really what this book is.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
If only there were MORE stars...., January 21, 2012
This review is from: Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)
There are so many times when the "Fairytale" ends with "happily ever after"... and of course as an audience, we are left to dream that things are wonderful between our enchanted couple. "Fifty Shades Freed", took us beyond the wedding and the "Honeymoon" period and into the life of our beloved Christian and Ana. I found myself anxious going into "Freed", fearing something bad would happen to Christian and/or Ana. What I found inside the pages of this book (Kindle..whatever) was an incredible story of fear, strength and ultimately love of these two people for not only each other but for those who share their world. James found a way to create a story (three actually) where the reader is able fall in love simultaneously with Ana (without thinking that she is allowing herself to be abused by Christian) and with Christian (without thinking he is an abusive a*s). James created charecters that were each flawed, however, they were aware of their flaws which, to this reader, made them human. Ana, while young, showed amazing strength in trying to keep true to herself while still trying to reach out to Christian to give him the unconditional love that she knows he needs. Christian, while insecure to a fault, does try to give Ana some degree of space even though it causes him physical pain.
I loved each and every word written to all three books. I will be re-reading them again and again. I look forward to reading more from E.L James in the future.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally Freed, January 20, 2012
The evolution of Ana and Christian (as well as the other characters) in this book will leave a resounding effect on you. Fifty Shades Freed was a more than suitable name for this third installment in the trilogy as Christian is "Freed" from his tormented past and Ana is "Freed" from a potentially tormented future with him.
Tears rolled and fists slammed as I languidly flipped the virtual pages of my Kindle to continue the read.
Christian's esoteric life finally comes to light in front of Ana and his own family, all of whom truly love him but really knew so little about him and his "Fifty Shades".
I sat completely attentive to 'Freed' as if I were trying to unravel Christian's history and mystery myself, reveling in each chapter I read.
The Fifty Shades trilogy will make you blush, palpitate and leave you hanging on every word.
Again, kudos and two thumbs up...and only because I only have two to raise.
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