Darker: Fifty Shades Darker As Told by Christian,also referred to asDarker,is a 2017erotic romanceby British author,E. L. James.It is the fifth installment in theFifty Shadesnovel series. The books were originally told by Anastasia Steele, the main protagonist, whereasDarker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christianis told from the male character's point of view of the events of the second installment,Fifty Shades Darker.
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| Author | E. L. James |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Fifty Shadestrilogy |
| Genre | Erotic romance |
| Published | 28 November 2017 |
| Publisher | Vintage |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Preceded by | Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian |
| Followed by | Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian |
The novel was released on 28 November 2017.[1]
Summary
editAfter breaking up inFifty Shades of Grey,billionaire Christian Grey attempts to win back his lover, Anastasia Steele, after hepunishedher. Initially reluctant to resume the relationship, she only agrees under her own terms. As their relationship progresses, Christian's past and Anastasia's boss, Jack Hyde, threaten the couple.
Development
editJames announced that she was in the process of writing the novel on 10 September 2016.[2][3]
Reception
editThe Guardianconsidered the book to be No. 1 on the Top 50 Bestselling Books in the United Kingdom, selling more than 300 000 copies in its first week on sale.[4][5]
References
edit- ^Canfield, David (10 October 2017)."E L James' revised Fifty Shades Darker novel to be released in November".Entertainment Weekly.Retrieved24 October2017.
- ^James, E.L. (10 September 2016)."Good morning, all I know you're anxiously awaiting the trailer, and that's happening... soon. In the meantime, in honour of Ana's birthday, there's this".Facebook.Retrieved25 October2017.
- ^Schnurr, Samantha (10 October 2017)."E. L. James' Christian Grey Sequel Darker Set for Release in November".E! News.Retrieved25 October2017.
- ^"E L James' Darker casts a shadow over the chart | The Bookseller".www.thebookseller.com.Retrieved12 October2020.
- ^Flood, Alison (7 December 2017)."Fifty Shades sequel tops bestseller lists but whips up little enthusiasm".The Guardian.ISSN0261-3077.Retrieved12 October2020.
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