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E. L. James

Fifty Shades Darker

E. L. JamesFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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E. L. James

Fifty Shades Darker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

532

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James, Anastasia Steele rekindles her romance with Christian Grey, navigating his troubled past and deepening their emotional connection. While facing threats from Christian's unstable ex-submissive Leila and her own manipulative boss Jack, Ana must decide if she can fully accept Christian's complexities and commit to their future together. The book discusses sexual assault, ambiguous consent, domestic violence, and the neglect, abuse, and sexual grooming of a minor.

Romantic

Spicy

Emotional

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,008,384 ratings

66%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James continues the intense relationship saga with deeper character development and dark, erotic themes. While praised for its gripping narrative and fans' emotional investment, criticisms highlight weak prose and problematic depictions of romance and consent. It remains polarizing yet undeniably captivating within its genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fifty Shades Darker?

Fans of romantic fiction with erotic undertones will enjoy Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James. Readers who appreciated the complexity and intensity of relationships in Twilight or the edgy romance in Bared to You by Sylvia Day will likely find this sequel compelling and emotionally engaging.

4.2

1,008,384 ratings

66%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

532

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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