Oh you 50 Shades....

Oh this book, this book...  I started reading it because it was a "suggested" read on my nook.  (Yes I've read books like these before-well not quite like this one.)  Since I've read this book, I've heard more and more people referencing it on Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and in conversation even!  Honestly, I've never experienced so many people admitting that they read it, AND enjoyed it!  Rock on peeps!

Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele are the main characters.  It's basically a story of two people trying to get to know each other and some extremely effed up issues they have to overcome to be with each other.  He was abused as a child and grew up with relationship issues (don't they all).  He also had some escapades in different lifestyles that were definitely not considered "the norm".

Anastasia, in her own right, has a few issues herself.  I don't think I've ever known a 20-something virgin.  But, hey, it's a nice thought.  She herself grew up with a relationship-junky mother and ended up staying and living with one of her step-fathers.  (If that doesn't give you a few issues, I don't know what will.) 

I do have to say there were a few things that bugged.  Everyone "murmured" in this book.  No talking, yelling, mumble, nothing.  That was a little annoying.  Especially by the 3rd book, I was rolling my eyes every time I saw the word.  Also, I'm not sure if I'm the only one, but I did find myself skimming over some of those lengthy descriptions.  Some were of situations, some were of people, it was just a little too much.  None of those bug-a-boo's deterred me from liking the book.   :)