If you enjoy the Fifty Shades of Grey, there is no reason for you not to read the Fifty Shades Darker. The sequel takes us deeper to the lives of Christian Grey and Anastacia Steele with so many surprising revelations and drama.
The book is not flawlessly written, I have to say. Some writers and book critics have pointed out the poor writing style. So, I guess, if you are looking for a brilliant literary work, this is not the book you should be reading.
I appreciate how E.L. James sustain the suspense. It makes you want to turn the page quickly because you want to know what's going to happen next. It's not only the sex that is intense, the story itself is.
The Fifty Shades Darker started where the first book ended. Ana left Christian as their differences became unbearable to her. However, it was just a short break because they get back together. Ana can't deny his feelings towards Christian. And he was obviously smitten too but he had a hard time admitting it to himself and Ana.
The book introduces new characters, which makes it exciting. Elena, whom Ana called as Mrs. Robinson, is the woman who corrupted Christian during his teenage years and taught him BDSM. Leila, who has a resemblance with Ana, is the woman of Christian's past. She was one of his subs (submissives) who turns out to have a psychological problem. Jack, Ana's boss in a publishing company she was working with, is actually a creepy maniac.
Fifty Shades Darker reveals Christian's dark past, which explains his behavior. Ana, who used to be shy, realized that she wants more than vanilla sex. She actually wants it harsher and likes the "kinky fuckery". Her appetite becomes insatiable.
Christian tends to be overprotective. He confessed that Ana is his lifeline. And not only that, driven by his love and fear to lose her again, he proposed to her! (Excited?)
To spoil your fun, here's an excerpt of that awkward and ridiculous marriage proposal scene:
“Don’t leave me,” he whispers.
“Oh, for crying out loud—no! I am not going to go!” I shout and it’s cathartic. There, I’ve said it. I am not leaving.
“Really?” His eyes widen.
“What can I do to make you understand I will not run? What can I say?”
He gazes at me, revealing his fear and anguish again. He swallows. “There is one thing you can do.”
“What?” I snap.
“Marry me,” he whispers.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Darker
I appreciate how E.L. James sustain the suspense. It makes you want to turn the page quickly because you want to know what's going to happen next. It's not only the sex that is intense, the story itself is.
The Fifty Shades Darker started where the first book ended. Ana left Christian as their differences became unbearable to her. However, it was just a short break because they get back together. Ana can't deny his feelings towards Christian. And he was obviously smitten too but he had a hard time admitting it to himself and Ana.
The book introduces new characters, which makes it exciting. Elena, whom Ana called as Mrs. Robinson, is the woman who corrupted Christian during his teenage years and taught him BDSM. Leila, who has a resemblance with Ana, is the woman of Christian's past. She was one of his subs (submissives) who turns out to have a psychological problem. Jack, Ana's boss in a publishing company she was working with, is actually a creepy maniac.
Fifty Shades Darker reveals Christian's dark past, which explains his behavior. Ana, who used to be shy, realized that she wants more than vanilla sex. She actually wants it harsher and likes the "kinky fuckery". Her appetite becomes insatiable.
Christian tends to be overprotective. He confessed that Ana is his lifeline. And not only that, driven by his love and fear to lose her again, he proposed to her! (Excited?)
To spoil your fun, here's an excerpt of that awkward and ridiculous marriage proposal scene:
“Don’t leave me,” he whispers.
“Oh, for crying out loud—no! I am not going to go!” I shout and it’s cathartic. There, I’ve said it. I am not leaving.
“Really?” His eyes widen.
“What can I do to make you understand I will not run? What can I say?”
He gazes at me, revealing his fear and anguish again. He swallows. “There is one thing you can do.”
“What?” I snap.
“Marry me,” he whispers.”
― E.L. James, Fifty Shades Darker
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