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Even if you're not one of the millions of women reading the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy, I'm sure you can appreciate the, ahem, effort that went into this compilation of potential candidates for the lead role of Christian Grey.
I'm way behind on my reading, with very little chance I'll finish the 100 Books in 2012 Reading Challenge, but 50 Shades of Grey and 50 Shades Darker are books 16 and 17 on the completed list - like I said, way behind.
If you're not on the Grey bandwagon, don't judge. The books were loaned to me by a friend, and despite the questionable subject matter and the bad (really bad) writing style, I couldn't resist seeing what all of the fuss is about.
There's a whole bunch of theories going around the water coolers in offices around the world, about deeper meanings, hard limits, and indeed, who will be cast as the handsome (the author's words, not mine) and ridiculously rich Christian Grey. Yes, they're making a movie out of it. Apparently Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood's Eric Northman) is on the shortlist...I'd probably pay to see that...
While I could go on and on about how much the books annoyed me ("I love you, Ana," he breathes. Seriously, have you tried talking while breathing? Is he exhaling? Inhaling? It's almost as ridiculous as "I love you," he ground out. Gag.) I'll skip to the part where I admit I couldn't put the first book down.
The subject matter didn't shock me, I'm not totally in love with Christian Grey, or wishing I could be Ana (whatever her last name is...does she even have one?) but like Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, author E.L James has created a similar chemistry between her main characters. Indeed, the "mommy porn" books have been dubbed Twilight fan fiction - likely why it has broken all fiction sales records (outselling even Harry Potter!) and admittedly why I read it so quickly.
50 Shades is about as commercial as it gets.
And many businesses - from hotels to sex toy stores - are cashing in on the its success.
The writerly girl in me is disgusted by the commercial appeal of a book so poorly written, and the marketer in me is in awe of the sheer brilliance behind the marketing engine that runs this machine.
That said, I was bored by the middle of the second book, and it's doubtful I'll read the third. At least not right away.
I will, however, steal a 50 Shades man from that Pinterest link above for this week's muse avatar. Nope, I don't have a clue who the guy in the picture is, but if he doesn't fulfil the role, there's at least 49 other Christian Grey hopefuls to choose from.
Okay...fess up. Read 50 Shades? Who have YOU cast in the lead role?
- Dawn
The Book In My Bag Today: Crossed, Ally Condole
yup. had to give my mom that book back. it was LAME.
ReplyDeleteNope haven't read it. Really don't think I will. But I AM just a BIT curious to see what all the fuss is about too. But you know me. I don't read too many blockbusters. Heck, I just purchased my very first Stephen King novel. Gimme ten years, and maybe I'll take a peek ;o)
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ReplyDeleteOk so I read the books (all three) and the whole time thinking "why am I reading the garbage" but I couldn't stop myself from reading them. Lucky for me I found a link online that allowed me to read them for free. I'm so glad I didn't waste my money. Ok so as for who I think would be the best CG no doubt its Gabriel Macht from Suits. He is a little older than CG but he is perfect for the part and looks damn hot in a suit.
ReplyDeleteHenry Cavill is looking likely - http://henry-cavill.info/index.php/henry-cavill-in-discussions-with-fifty-shades-of-grey-producer-michael-de-luca/
ReplyDeleteWho is the guy ion this picture? Does anyone know?
ReplyDeleteLeandro Lima is the man in the picture.
ReplyDeleteIf you disapprove of the book so much, why do you care who's going to play him in the film?
ReplyDeleteAlso, her name is Anastasia Steele...pay attention!
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