To Caesar what is Caesar's, and to Erika Leonard Mitchell or her pseudonym EL James what is hers. And is that the erotic novel owes James its resurgence and, more importantly, its naturalization. For many years, and until very recently, the erotic novel lived a kind of obscurantism, a lack of recognition towards the general public, despite the fact that there were readers, and even relevant awards such as the vertical smile of Tusquets Editores (although it was finally stopped calling) cyclically summoned readers eager for new adventures sexual ...
But the point is that when EL James came self-righteous and published a blatant erotic work, lacking in taboos but extensive in mystery and intrigue, the market welcomed it with open arms. Marketing is always partly to blame, and if the cinema also ends up giving in to the idea of ​​making the corresponding movie, success shoots up at all levels.
Once again (and there are a few), self-publishing on the Internet was the author's first resource. The reading people is sovereign. When his novels began to sell like hotcakes, a large publisher took advantage of the inertia.
And now that the volume of EL James books is already considerable (so far around Gray and his internal and external shadows) it is a good time to start with the ranking of his best novels.
3 Recommended Novels by EL James
Grey
This book, the fourth in the saga, has as a particularity the perspective of the man, of Gray himself. Perhaps for this reason, to remove the focus from Anastasia, for me it ends up being a clarifying book, where you can see both perspectives on the turbulent relationship of inexhaustible sexuality.
It's not just me. The truth is that the idea of ​​getting to know Gray in depth also ended up turning his readers around the world who created avalanches to get the copy.
Summary: Grey is the fourth book in the series 50 shades of gray, which in recent years has become one of the best-selling literary sagas in history.
With Grey, THE JAMES tries to contribute the point of view of the masculine protagonist of the previous stories, in contrast to the version told by the young Anastasia. On Grey We will find Christian Grey's perspective, the reasons that lead him to try to impose his control over everything he loves and, more importantly, the reasons why he began his relationship with Anastasia.
Readers will discover in Grey his most hidden desires, his motivations and the path he has traveled to reach 50 shades.
Darker
A novel that continues to delve into Grey's mind. The explosion drove the characters to violence and almost madness. Rest after the storm seems the most appropriate ... but only for a time, until the drives ride again between desire and debauchery. Reason wants to prevail, looking for a way out of the vital need of two bodies that are magnetized but capable of getting out of control.
Summary: Although that ardent and sensual relationship ended up marked by suffering and reproaches, Christian Gray cannot get Anastasia out of his mind or heart.
Determined to win her back and love her by accepting her conditions, he tries to repress his darkest desires and the need to have everything under control. However, childhood nightmares do not stop haunting him and, furthermore, Ana's insidious boss, Jack Hyde, clearly wants her for himself.
Will Christian's psychologist and confidant Dr. Flynn help him confront his own ghosts, or will the possessive and seductive teacher Elena and the troubled Leila, his devoted and former submissive, end up dragging Gray back in time?
And if he finally gets Ana back, will he be able, a man so dark and hurt, to keep her by his side?
Fifty Shades of Grey
Everything came from here. But when you already know more and more about the characters and proposals of each new installment, the first one seems to repudiate it.
Of course, it is advisable to undertake the reading task of this saga with this first novel, but without a doubt it will be to chain you to a magnetic saga that seems to have no end.
The starting point points to that naivety and authenticity. Anastasia as a young girl and unaware of the storm of passions that can be unleashed in her body ...
Summary: When literature student Anastasia Steele comes to interview successful young businessman Christian Gray for the college newspaper she collaborates with, she finds a man who is attractive, enigmatic, and tremendously intimidating.
Completely convinced that their meeting has been a failure, she tries to forget about Gray ... until it occurs to him to show up at the hardware store where Ana works part-time.
The idealistic and innocent Ana is shocked when she realizes that she wants this man with all her might, and his warning her to stay away only increases her desperation to be with him. Unable to resist Ana's intelligence and serene beauty and her independent spirit, Gray ends up admitting that he wants her too ... but on his own terms.
Dismayed, yet excited, by Grey's sexual preferences, Ana doubts whether to enter into a relationship with him or not. Despite all his successes - both professionally and family - Gray is a man full of inner demons, dominated by the need to take control.
And when the two embark on a passionate physical relationship, Ana realizes that she is learning more about her own secret needs than she ever imagined.
Can that relationship transcend physical passion? Can Ana submit to a Master like Christian? And if you do, will you like it?
Other interesting books by EL James
The Countess
Period stories also serve the cause of awakening the libido. Because nothing is more disturbing than what is forbidden to dream of impossible, inadmissible friction. The dedication in these cases ends up involving greater doses of passion. So the existential evolution of the countess can lead us to the most absolute frenzy.
Maxim Trevelyan, Earl of Trevethick, has followed the woman he loves deep into Albania. He has fought for her and defeated her, and now he has to get married… at the point of a shotgun.
But can a reformed scoundrel like Maxim truly make a good husband, or will his bad reputation and the scandalous secrets of his aristocratic family shatter his newfound happiness?
Alessia Demachi has defied and outsmarted kidnappers and traffickers and won the heart of the man she fell in love with, but can she make this marriage work? Faced with Maxim's rocky past, his intimidating family, and the stares and whispers of London's elite, will she ever be respected as Maxim's countess and wife, or will she forever be regarded as his former assistant?
Released
It is a pleasure to invite you to the wedding of the decade in which Christian Gray will take Anastasia Steele as his wife. But is it really cut out for marriage? His father doubts it, his brother wants to organize an unforgettable bachelor party and his girlfriend does not intend to promise obedience #
Also, marriage brings with it new challenges. Although her passion continues to be more alive and fiery than ever, Ana's rebellious spirit continues to awaken Christian's deepest fears and tests his obsession with control. When, in addition, old rivalries and resentments resurface putting them both in danger, a misunderstanding threatens to separate them.
Will Christian be able to overcome the nightmares of his childhood and the torments of his youth? And when he discovers the truth of his origins, will he know how to forgive? And will he then be able to accept Ana's unconditional love?
