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'''''Fifty Shades |
'''''Fifty Shades Darker''''' is a 2012 [[erotic romance novels|erotic romance]] novel by British author [[E. L. James]]. It is the second installment in the ''Fifty Shades'' trilogy that traces the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young [[business magnate]], Christian Grey. The first and third volumes, ''[[Fifty Shades of Grey]]'' and ''[[Fifty Shades Freed]]'', were published in 2011 and 2012. The novel is published by [[Vintage Books]] and reached #2 on the [[USA Today]] best seller list. |
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The first book of the series was adapted into a film [[Fifty Shades of Grey (film)|by the same name]] and is set to release on February 13, 2015. Before the first film premiered, there was high anticipation from fans for the sequel to the film. However, in March 2014, producer for the first film, [[Dana Brunetti]] said there are currently no solid plans to make a sequel.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Rebecka Schumann|title=‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Movie Rumors: '50 Shades Of Grey’ Producer Talks Possible Sequel|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/fifty-shades-darker-movie-rumors-50-shades-grey-producer-talks-possible-sequel-1560391|publisher=[[International Business Times]]|accessdate=30 June 2014|date=10 March 2014}}</ref> After the first film premiered at a special fan screening in [[New York City]] on February 6, 2015, [[Sam Taylor-Johnson]] confirmed two sequels to be succeeded after the first film, with ''Fifty Shades Darker'' to be released in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/fifty-shades-grey-sequels-confirmed-fans-react-fifty-shades-darker-fifty-shades-freed-1807934|title='Fifty Shades of Grey' Sequels Confirmed; Fans React To 'Fifty Shades |
The first book of the series was adapted into a film [[Fifty Shades of Grey (film)|by the same name]] and is set to release on February 13, 2015. Before the first film premiered, there was high anticipation from fans for the sequel to the film. However, in March 2014, producer for the first film, [[Dana Brunetti]] said there are currently no solid plans to make a sequel.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Rebecka Schumann|title=‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Movie Rumors: '50 Shades Of Grey’ Producer Talks Possible Sequel|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/fifty-shades-darker-movie-rumors-50-shades-grey-producer-talks-possible-sequel-1560391|publisher=[[International Business Times]]|accessdate=30 June 2014|date=10 March 2014}}</ref> After the first film premiered at a special fan screening in [[New York City]] on February 6, 2015, [[Sam Taylor-Johnson]] confirmed two sequels to be succeeded after the first film, with ''Fifty Shades Darker'' to be released in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/fifty-shades-grey-sequels-confirmed-fans-react-fifty-shades-darker-fifty-shades-freed-1807934|title='Fifty Shades of Grey' Sequels Confirmed; Fans React To 'Fifty Shades Darker' And 'Fifty Shades Freed' Movie Announcement|last=Schumann|first=Rebecka|date=February 6, 2015|accessdate=February 6, 2015|publisher=IBTimes}}</ref> |
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| Author | E. L. James |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Fifty Shades Trilogy |
| Genre | Erotic romance |
| Published | 17 April 2012 (Vintage Books) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 544 |
| ISBN | 978-0-34580349-8 |
| Preceded by | Fifty Shades of Grey |
| Followed by | Fifty Shades Freed |
Fifty Shades Darker is a 2012 erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James. It is the second installment in the Fifty Shades trilogy that traces the deepening relationship between a college graduate, Anastasia Steele, and a young business magnate, Christian Grey. The first and third volumes, Fifty Shades of Grey and Fifty Shades Freed, were published in 2011 and 2012. The novel is published by Vintage Books and reached #2 on the USA Today best seller list.
Plot
Three days since leaving Christian, Anastasia 'Ana' Steele has begun her job at Seattle Independent Publishing (SIP), where she has been hired as personal assistant to editor Jack Hyde. Ana gets an uneasy feeling about him as he continually asks her out, but writes it off. Christian emails her to see if she needs a ride to her friend José Rodriguez's gallery exhibit in Portland, which she had forgotten about, until Christian emailed her. The pair attend the show together and reconcile their relationship by making out in an alley and visiting a restaurant together. Christian buys José's portraits of Ana for selfish reasons; one of which is to prevent random people from buying them and displaying them in their house, and the second is for his own amusement.
Christian reveals to Ana that he has bought SIP, but the deal must stay secret for another month. Ana is furious that Christian is interfering in her career, especially after he freezes the company's accounts, so that she can't go on an overnight business trip to New York with Jack. Christian insists that it was for her own protection, because Jack is a "known philanderer", as he apparently harassed his last five assistants. Their suspicions about Jack prove correct when he corners Ana after hours and blackmails her, demanding sexual favors. Ana's self-defense training allows her to escape. Christian has Jack fired and confiscates his work computer.
While attending a masquerade ball at Mr and Dr. Grey's residence, Ana meets Elena Lincoln (whom Ana nicknames Mrs. Robinson) for the first time and finds out that Elena and Christian own a salon business together. Later, Ana is auctioned off and Christian bids $100,000 for the first dance with her. Ana is disgusted that Christian continues to be friends with the woman who seduced him when he was only 15 years old. When Mrs. Robinson realizes that Christian sees Ana as a girlfriend and not a submissive, she becomes antagonistic towards Ana, trying to sow discord in the budding relationship.
Ana starts being stalked at work by a disturbed Leila Williams, one of Christian's former submissives. Ana's fear intensifies when she finds out that Leila was able to obtain a gun. It is revealed Leila's obsession began after her lover died in a car crash four months before, leading her to have a mental breakdown. The situation comes to a head when Leila breaks into Ana's apartment and threatens her with a gun. Christian is able to defuse the situation by using their dominant/submissive dynamic, but this leaves Ana worried that Christian isn't satisfied with a vanilla relationship. She then goes to have a drink with Kate's brother, Ethan, and becomes drunk. Christian then worries about her and starts wondering why hasn't she come back yet.
Ana confronts Christian about what happened with Leila. He fears that she is leaving him again. He impulsively asks Ana to marry him, but she tells him that she needs time to think about it.
José drives to Seattle to visit Ana. Christian still views José as a romantic rival, and only permits Ana to see him if they both stay at Escala. On the night of José's visit (and the night before Christian's 28th birthday), Christian goes missing while flying from Portland to Seattle in his helicopter, Charlie Tango, with Ros Bailey. He eventually makes it back to Escala unharmed, to the relief of his entire family and staff. He explains that both of his helicopter's engines failed; sabotage is suspected. Ana realizes that she doesn't ever want to be without him, and she accepts his proposal.
The next day, Christian's family throws him a birthday party at their mansion and invite all of his friends, including Elena. Kate becomes worried for Ana after finding an email between Ana and Christian, discussing the BDSM Contract. Ana ultimately calms Kate after assuring her of her vanilla relationship with Christian. Christian and Ana announce their engagement to all of their family and friends. Elena angrily confronts Ana, accusing her of being a "gold-digger" and insisting that Christian will never truly be satisfied with a vanilla relationship. Grace, Christian's adoptive mother overhears the argument and is furious to find out that Elena preyed on her teenage son. Elena leaves the house, disgraced, and Christian decides to end their business relationship.
Christian pulls Ana away from the party and takes her to the boathouse, which he has decorated with flowers and soft lights. He gets down on one knee, pulls out a ring, and proposes for real. Ana accepts.
Outside the Grey's mansion, Jack Hyde watches the events of the party unfold, revealing he sabotaged Christian's helicopter, and swears revenge.
Characters
Reception
The novel reached #2 on USA Today best seller list and is considered by The Guardian to be #11 on the Top 100 Bestselling Books of All Time.[1][2]
Film adaptation
The first book of the series was adapted into a film by the same name and is set to release on February 13, 2015. Before the first film premiered, there was high anticipation from fans for the sequel to the film. However, in March 2014, producer for the first film, Dana Brunetti said there are currently no solid plans to make a sequel.[3] After the first film premiered at a special fan screening in New York City on February 6, 2015, Sam Taylor-Johnson confirmed two sequels to be succeeded after the first film, with Fifty Shades Darker to be released in 2016.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Lizzie Crocker (4 May 2012). "Speed Read: 12 Naughty Bits From '50 Shades Darker'". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Simon Rogers (9 August 2012). "The top 100 bestselling books of all time: how does Fifty Shades of Grey compare?". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Rebecka Schumann (10 March 2014). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Movie Rumors: '50 Shades Of Grey' Producer Talks Possible Sequel". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Schumann, Rebecka (February 6, 2015). "'Fifty Shades of Grey' Sequels Confirmed; Fans React To 'Fifty Shades Darker' And 'Fifty Shades Freed' Movie Announcement". IBTimes. Retrieved February 6, 2015.