OK, I'll admit I read this book because of the hype. But seriously, how are people entertained by this book? Are there people who actually find it erotic? This book is a hot mess, in the worst possible way. 
 It's just... well... it's kinda bad. Almost laughably so. The writing is ridiculous, reading like bad fanfiction and filled with overused tropes and a cliche storyline (which I guess makes sense, given its origins), the relationship is not romantic or appealing at all, the characters are woefully developed and illogical, flip-flopping like a fish out of water, and the sex scenes are cringe worthy. It's not even good erotica, so what's the point? 
 I don't have a problem with the idea of an erotic BDSM romance, because everyone is entitled to their particular preferences, BDSM kinks being one of them, which is absolutely fine so long as it's between consenting partners. If that's what you want, have at. But the thing is, this isn't really BDSM. It's also not really an intriguing depiction of the psychology of a deeper abusive relationship or even a genuine romance story. This book is so contradictory, I never felt completely sure whether I was meant to view Christian as a villain, out to manipulate and control Ana, or as the sexy romantic interest, playing out this element of wish fulfilment. At times, yes, their relationship felt unhealthy and abusive, but then at other times I felt like Ana had plenty of choice in her interactions with Christian, more than willing to participate and aware of what she was agreeing too. At the end of the day though, I honestly didn't find anything romantic or sexy about this story and there was no depth to their relationship. 
 The only reason I finished it was because it was so bad it was almost funny. It was fifty shades of fucked up, alright.