Just finished reading the first book in this trilogy. And like George Takei might say, "Oh my!"
I must say it was a very surprising book for one that is so popular. I think it speaks to a darker part of our selves, the parts that want to let go of control. And such an emotional roller coaster as you cheer for Ana to both embrace her dark side and run as far away from it as she can.
I've often thought that we as humans like to complicate our lives. That the moment things start to seem dull and complacent we subconsciously start to search for ways to sabotage ourselves or cause drama. Perhaps from a deep seated need to grow as a person knowing it's not spiritually time to be at peace. I think that's why we find tv shows, books, and movies so captivating. It gives us a chance to live vicariously through the characters we love, to satiate our need for turbulence while maintaing peaceful lives.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, I must say. Judge me how you will. If you aren't too conservative, I would strongly suggest this book. If you are.....Well, it might open your eyes anyway. Though I must say I've never been a fan of pain and probably never will be.
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Edit: 5/29/2012
Just finished the last book and have decided this is a Mature Adult version of Beauty and the Beast. Overall an enjoyable story.
I must say it was a very surprising book for one that is so popular. I think it speaks to a darker part of our selves, the parts that want to let go of control. And such an emotional roller coaster as you cheer for Ana to both embrace her dark side and run as far away from it as she can.
I've often thought that we as humans like to complicate our lives. That the moment things start to seem dull and complacent we subconsciously start to search for ways to sabotage ourselves or cause drama. Perhaps from a deep seated need to grow as a person knowing it's not spiritually time to be at peace. I think that's why we find tv shows, books, and movies so captivating. It gives us a chance to live vicariously through the characters we love, to satiate our need for turbulence while maintaing peaceful lives.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book, I must say. Judge me how you will. If you aren't too conservative, I would strongly suggest this book. If you are.....Well, it might open your eyes anyway. Though I must say I've never been a fan of pain and probably never will be.
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Edit: 5/29/2012
Just finished the last book and have decided this is a Mature Adult version of Beauty and the Beast. Overall an enjoyable story.
