Like the Twilight Saga, 50 Shades of Grey has quickly become a phenomenon across the English speaking world. Filled with eroticism, sexual tension and some pretty kinky shit, Fifty Shades has sold 20 million copies world wide and has even surpassed our scar-headed friend Harry Potter in being the fastest selling paper back series of all time. It has also been credited with the sale of sex toys doubling over the last year.
Quite a feat.
The response to the books have not been wholly positive, however, with some groups arguing that the book is degrading to women in the submissive treatment of the main female character. And, of course, Christian groups have jumped on the bandwagon, with one Christian writer going so far as to explore the sexual tastes of, err, Jesus.
"Christ is not into domination, control, abuse, and humiliation."
He isn't? Well thanks for clearing that up, Dannah Gresh. I have a hard time thinking about what Christ is "into" (roll on waves of Catholic guilt) but I'm pretty sure we're not supposed to think about it.
I've heard some good things from friends, however, with one of my friends saying that she felt "naughty" reading it on the beach while another really convinced me to put my reading glasses on:
"Stef, it's pure filth. You'd love it."
On that note, it looks like I'd better get reading. Watch this space for reviews, insights and opinions on the Fifty Shades books as I embark on a literary adventure into the darkest and dirtiest thoughts that have enthralled 20 million people.
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