Fifty Shades - "We Deserve Better" - Page 13

Freeshadow · 06-27-2012, 02:32 PM

Nah thats exactly what the fixations ARE for

JSWolf · 06-27-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joykins

Really? Do they need tethers so they come back down, like a control line plane?

Sometimes.

kennyc · 06-28-2012, 07:14 AM

And now it passes the One Million Mark:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18618648

KindleChickie · 06-28-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

It is no secret that I read romance novels. When I saw that the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy had hit the NYT Bestseller list, I thought I was finally vindicated! So I downloaded the books and read them over a weekend.

I hated them. I thought they were very poorly writen, and weren't very erotic for erotica. But they were bestsellers - obviously, I didn't know good writting.

But this writer for the Chicago Tribune thought the same thing:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...,4130651.story

So, did you read the books? What did you think?

You are assuming good writing is what sells books. In these books case, it is taboo and word of mouth that is selling.

I read a little of book one and realized they weren't for me.

QuantumIguana · 06-28-2012, 09:41 AM

The book obviously had something that appealed to readers. It's not that taboo, many other books have been written on taboo subjects and that hasn't helped them sell. I saw one book "Bound to Serve", it had a woman tied up on the cover. I didn't read it. The book was at the dollar store. If taboo sold, then why was 50 Shades a hit while other books are relegated to the dollar store? Word of mouth is a phenomonon of appealing to readers. Books only spread by word of mouth if people are reading it and enjoying it enough to tell their friends about it. I haven't read 50 Shades, but the author must be doing something right.

Freeshadow · 06-28-2012, 10:19 AM

If doing it so wrong is 'right'... well doesn't it communicate a lot of unpleasant things about the hyping masses?
There are books out there which, still being romantic fairy tales, do put a bigger emphasis on responsible behaviour in a D/S relationship.

But who am I to grok how hypes work?

There's legion of fantasy stuff better than the hairy claydigger too - hardly noticed.

QuantumIguana · 06-28-2012, 10:53 AM

Why should the book present responsible behavior? It's fantasy. How responsible is "The Story of O"? There's a long history of erotic literature in which thte fantasy probably isn't what someone would actually want to do.

Blossom · 06-28-2012, 01:47 PM

Bared to You by Sylvia Day is suppose to the next 50 Shades but better. It seems the author is smart and cashing in on the need for this type of story. Penguin bought the story and hiked the price up. I haven't read it yet but there's now a Audible version which is only $10 if you're a member.

Sylvia Day is a more season writer than E.L. James so I suspect that it would be a better book. Only book one is out now. I'm not sure when the sequel comes out.

applesauce · 06-29-2012, 05:27 AM

a poke in the eye with a sharp stick would be better. But honestly I am over any angst, I live with teens, I want to read about grown ups.
I still do not get all the go on over the extremely mild bdsm. As if somebody died from an orgasm and a spanked bot bot.
I dread to think how boring some peoples bedrooms are if they find what they do thrilling.

applesauce

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06-27-2012, 02:32 PM	#181
Freeshadow temp. out of service Posts: 2,815 Karma: 24285242 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Duisburg (DE) Device: PB 623	Nah thats exactly what the fixations ARE for

06-28-2012, 07:14 AM	#183
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	And now it passes the One Million Mark: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18618648

06-28-2012, 09:41 AM	#185
QuantumIguana Philosopher Posts: 2,034 Karma: 18736532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 gen, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Kindle Touch	The book obviously had something that appealed to readers. It's not that taboo, many other books have been written on taboo subjects and that hasn't helped them sell. I saw one book "Bound to Serve", it had a woman tied up on the cover. I didn't read it. The book was at the dollar store. If taboo sold, then why was 50 Shades a hit while other books are relegated to the dollar store? Word of mouth is a phenomonon of appealing to readers. Books only spread by word of mouth if people are reading it and enjoying it enough to tell their friends about it. I haven't read 50 Shades, but the author must be doing something right.

06-28-2012, 10:19 AM	#186
Freeshadow temp. out of service Posts: 2,815 Karma: 24285242 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Duisburg (DE) Device: PB 623	If doing it so wrong is 'right'... well doesn't it communicate a lot of unpleasant things about the hyping masses? There are books out there which, still being romantic fairy tales, do put a bigger emphasis on responsible behaviour in a D/S relationship. But who am I to grok how hypes work? There's legion of fantasy stuff better than the hairy claydigger too - hardly noticed.

06-28-2012, 10:53 AM	#187
QuantumIguana Philosopher Posts: 2,034 Karma: 18736532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 gen, Kindle Fire 1st Gen, Kindle Touch	Why should the book present responsible behavior? It's fantasy. How responsible is "The Story of O"? There's a long history of erotic literature in which thte fantasy probably isn't what someone would actually want to do.

06-28-2012, 01:47 PM	#188
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Bared to You by Sylvia Day is suppose to the next 50 Shades but better. It seems the author is smart and cashing in on the need for this type of story. Penguin bought the story and hiked the price up. I haven't read it yet but there's now a Audible version which is only $10 if you're a member. Sylvia Day is a more season writer than E.L. James so I suspect that it would be a better book. Only book one is out now. I'm not sure when the sequel comes out.

06-29-2012, 05:27 AM	#189
applesauce Addict Posts: 387 Karma: 3553492 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle oasis	a poke in the eye with a sharp stick would be better. But honestly I am over any angst, I live with teens, I want to read about grown ups. I still do not get all the go on over the extremely mild bdsm. As if somebody died from an orgasm and a spanked bot bot. I dread to think how boring some peoples bedrooms are if they find what they do thrilling. applesauce

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