I really liked this. But I have to admit, I think I had a crush on Christian Grey even before I read the book. I don't know if it was because I could now picture either Ian Somerhalder or Alexander Skarsg(insert weird last name for the True Blood guy) in that role, or because of the author's build up before the characters meet which already made me feel excited about this guy and their relationship. 
 Secondly, I'm totally Ana. No, really. I don't even like coffee. What's up with that? I felt like in the Truman Show for a bit there. Only I can't find my Christian Grey. p.s. WHERE ARE YOU? Psst. Here richy richy... No, I'm kidding but really, I could totally relate to her which was good. And the story moved smoothly and I was never bored. 
 The only thing that bugged me was, well the stuff. But I have to admit I thought it was going to be worse. I was slightly scared to read this actually but it was better than I thought. I really think there was too much sex, though. No problems there (and I know it was probably the main foundation of their relationship) but it sometimes got a bit repetitive. Yet, I still think the author did a excellent job in making the characters real and giving them depth, which is not always the case. And their relationship -even with all the control freak stuff- seemed pretty realistic considering he's a business tycoon and all - I can't say that about many novels with characters in much simpler circumstances. So I kept reading, because I really did love the characters (even with all their excentricities) and was dying to see how they managed to get through that. I especially enjoyed the e-mails ;) 
 That being said, some parts really cracked me up. That contract.. seriously? Has he never heard about baby steps? Maybe thought about dating a girl normally and then, slowly trying to introduce her to his kinky business? Maybe try them out, role play, whatever? No, he must make her sign a contract from the get go, even before kissing her, which tells her not only his sexual preferences but what she has to eat? Goodness get a grip. 
 And speaking of eating, the editor must have gotten something wrong there cause that word was like 1294710294 times in the novel. EAT-EAT-EAT, It felt like a Mc Donalds ad or something, it was like they were trying to brainwash me. I really have to hit the gym after reading this. 
 And why did she have to transform 100% because he assured her she did not like it only because she did not know it, when at the same time he admitted that he was the way he was only because he did not know anything else? (Does that make any sense?) Okay, rephrase. It goes both ways. He should at least recognize he is as inexperienced in her world as she is in his, and maybe then they can both get a bit out of their confort zone, and maybe he'll enjoy it as much as her (but I'll leave that for the sequel or something.) 
 Okay bottom-line, I liked it - surprisingly a lot. Besides, I could not put the thing down! Good thing its Saturday and could sleep in.