As a reader I love BDSM themed erotica and have done for a few years. So when 50 shades was released and suddenly all my straight laced, vanilla friends were loving it, I thought 'wow, this has got to be a good thing right?' I don't know about anyone else, but I was bitterly disappointed.
I know, that's like the equivalent of saying I don't find Edward or Jacob fit to a Twihard for all you 50 Shades fans, but I can't help feeling bemused by the phenomenon it's become.
I haven't even completed my first novel yet, so I wouldn't even attempt to pick at the authors story telling ability. For me it was the BDSM aspect that just felt all wrong. Submission is a personal thing and everyone's interpretation of BDSM is different. It was never going to please everyone. I don't know about anyone else, but I was particularly uncomfortable with the constant implication that Grey was a Dominant due to abuse as a child.
My excitement at having the world of BDSM brought to the masses was overshadowed by the frustration of it being misconceived, yet again.
Rant over! Back to my 'sniveling worms'........