Fifty shades of Grey... Through the lenses of a fan.

-Shammah, 17.

Why did you pick up that book?

Everybody was talking about that at school and I never knew what its content was about.I thought it was romantic. But it was romantic and....erotic.

Who do you like better, Christian or Anastasia?

I love both, but Christian a little more, since I'm hetero. He's sexy, manly and likes to take initiatives. He's romantic although he controls himself and says the contrary but he's way more romantic than the average romantic man. ''You are my more, my love, my life..'' How romantic could that possibly be?

Has FSoG been your first erotic book?

Yes, ever. E.L James should write another book and I think I'll devour it with the same ardent passion. But the words tend to be repetitive with ''inner goddess' .. J.K. Rowling is far better. (no offence meant, just my opinion. )

Was fifty shades of Grey an eye opener for you about sex?

No. It's more about a story-one that the majority of people don't really relate to usually. It's more of a love story, a perfect one, rather than a guide to having sex.

Did you know about BDSM relationship before FSoG? And how did you feel about it?

No. I was a bit disgusted at first. It appeared too much centred on sex and without emotions. It's one-sided. But then as time flows, it's not one-sided. BDSM. It's a no-no. Not appealing. But then it's each person's choice.

How many times have you read the trilogy?

Once, but I remember every detail.

What about your favourite scenes, why?

1. Wedding proposal in the boat house. At the beginning, Christian was not romantic, he wanted to show a bossy self. That proposal was only to please Anastasia and make her wishes come true.

2. Gliding, early morning. Anastasia would say ''I want more.'' And Christian did everything to fulfil her desires. And that's where the famous line budged in-- '' I want to chase the dawn with you.''

3. Anastasia- ''Do you love me?'' In the bathroom.

Christian -''Yes I do.'' Though he doesn't say ''I love you.'' Thus, '' I do.'' means so much more! XD

4. When Christian allows Anastasia to touch him on his chest. In the no-go area. And tells Anastasia not to remove her hand because he needs that...''Don't ,I need to''said Christian.

Has FSoG defined your expectations of a love relationship? How?

Yes. You unconsciously expect ''MORE''. LOL

Relationships seem much more balanced with FSoG- An attempt to discover the other's selfs. Grace said, ''You can only be truly mad at someone you really love.'' If you stay with a person and he never gets angry-there has to be something fishy.

Do you think that there can be a Christian around in this world? Would you like to meet him?

Yes. Obviously yes. Silly question, Rhea! Mo croir zot tou ti pu sott lor li. (I think everyone would have pounced on him.)

Are you looking forward to the upcoming movie?

Yeah, but not with my parents. Reading is in your mind. It's personal. Your feelings are yours. In the cinema, it'll be awkward. It's not a taboo subject, but I would be uncomfortable to watch it with my parents. It would be like a closed box where I would be suffocating!

Would you recommend FSoG to anyone?

Yes..to my friends..but not to my (future) kids.

Do you often talk about FSoG with your friends?

Yeah, the book has impregnated me so much. Some people take up the book and stop because they feel disgusted. But there's a story behind where a girl and a boy could literally die for each other!

Have you read any other erotic book since then?

Overdose. I'm done with it.

For now.... Lol

Would you have wished that the story continued?

Yes, I was sad when I consumed the trilogy. I wanted to know if they would get more children, their ups and downs. How they would grow old together?! Cute.

Can you see yourself in the a BDSM relationship. Why?

No. A bit too far-fetched to me. Too many tools. Illicit.

Speaking of tools. What's your favourite?

I don't have any favourite tool. -_-

What's Christian's favourite?

Silver gray tie!

What hurt you about how Christian treated Anastasia in the relationship and during BDSM?

After each problem, Christian would go to ''Mrs Robinson", even if she was a hard limit for Anastasia.

He even turned his back on Anastasia when she said ''I love you'' for the first time. But it's comprehensible. He's insecure although he projects confidence. He's a real softie (I know some won't agree with me here). He just doesn't want to get hurt.

He spanks Anastasia, does what he has to do(you know what) and moves away. Anastasia complains about him never staying back with her. And deep down he wanted to be with her every single minute but he just doesn't consider himself as being worthy of her or of anyone's love for that matter.

Anastasia(A) in three words as in each book?

Submissive. Daring. Fun.

And for Christian(C)?

Sadist. Considerate. Loving.

Any supporting Character that marked you? How?

Kate. The total opposite of A. She's bossy, always telling C that he makes A cry every time.but at the same time she cares a lot for A. She's frank. Not scared of C.

How do you feel when reading the intimate scenes?

Awkward. BUT-Curious because they are intriguing. Though far-fetched.(there's that word again)

Er,,.. Had you been in A's shoes, would you have ever agreed to pleasing C?

Technically, A never signed the agreement. I don't think so because I'm not the kind of girl who would do something that she might regret later, as far as these things are concerned. I would probably be afraid if ever things turned out to be wrong. And I don't support sex before marriage.

Somewhere down the line, A is seen as this very innocent, still fresh, young and a Virgin. What is it according to you that makes her cave in to C?

She follows her heart rather than her mind. Her heart holds the 'whip'. Lol xD

C is someone who puts up walls. Always bossy, dominant and not the kind of guy you could so easily whip. How did A do it then- pave her way through his walls?

All of C's submmisives were willing. A was not consenting, she's witty, smart mouth and challenges him. Reversed psychology, makes him want her more. Boys find the chase more interesting than when they get the catch.

So basically, A appears to be this submissive when she's not?

She opens up more to C than others. She knows that C will not open up, but she hopes.

Some final words?

Livre LA trop top? The book's amazing! But don't read the book to put it down after the first. See beyond the BDSM etc. It's a love story. Not a sex story.
Favourite quotes: 
''I'm attracted to you like a moth to a flame.''

''You are my lifeline.''

3 last words!?

Read the trilogy!!

Dear Readers, this has been a very spontaneous interaction whereby I tried to formulate questions as far as my knowledge of the book went. A total of 25 minutes of investment. The first read went to Yusrah! Thank you Shammah for rendering this day at school so much more amazing! Thank you for being part of this! Love, Rhea! ;)

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