Irum's book blog

So yes, I gave in to the hype eventually. What can I say? Written badly, filled with misogyny and sexism along with the abusive nature of the relationship described, this truly is not worth your time.

For those who have been living under a rock, the story follows a woman named Anastia Steele, whom is forced to interview a famous businessman for her school newspaper, as her roommate, the editor of the newspaper, is sick. She meets her interviewee and is blown away by his good looks and dominant yet polite personality. They get talking and after a while he warns her that he is not "good" for her. This I can agree with.

If you'd like a novel that describes an abusive, destructive and frankly disgusting relationship then read this novel. It in no way encompasses the morals of actual BDSM and acts as "Mommy porn" for lonely women without a sex life. I would not recommend this book to my cat because I'm sure he has better things to read. Sure, the sex scenes are hot, but would you stay with a man who is amazing in bed but abusive and has stalking tendencies? Would you stay with a man that makes you feel cheap, used and like a prostitute? I wouldn't.

So when you next hear a woman say the words "Where is my Christian Grey?" you should wittily reply "In jail, hopefully".