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tobiii's review
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
rosekk's review
1.0
Wish I hadn't bought or read this book. The writing wasn't bad and it was properly edited at least, but I really didn't enjoy reading it. What ever possessed me to get this book, I hope it never possesses me again. The whole feel of the book was dark, but not in an interesting way - in a creepy way, and the whole thing just felt vaguely repulsive.
isabelisalright's review against another edition
4.0
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Drawn in by the 50 Shades of Grey comparisons? Eighty Days Yellow is the perfect book to read, but only if you are prepared for how strikingly different it is. This book is eloquently written, filled with suspense and has plenty of intrigue. You’ll find it filled to the brim with very intense scenes that make this book not for the faint of heart.
The setup is semi-stereotypical with a pre-arranged situation being worked out for payment of an item. In this case, Summer needs a new violin and Dominik is our mysterious benefactor. As compensation for his gift, he requires her to play for him in some rather odd and intense settings. Before all this happens, however, we start by meeting Summer and her boyfriend Darren, who is the polar opposite of her. It’s apparent that Summer is a free will-type when we first meet her laying on the floor of her Darren’s apartment while listening to Vivaldi's four seasons. Dominik is introduced to us as well and it’s apparent that he’s our typical aloof and mysterious male, but in the best of ways. This leads to some interesting situations between the two. By the end of the book, the love story elements start to shine through past the BDSM material.
This book personally left me hankering for a sequel. I honestly found every single scene stirred up somethingin me as I read them. It was wholly enjoyable to read and watch the relationship between Summer/Dominik develop into something more than just sex.
Finally, I would love to give this book a perfect rating but, due to the minor formatting issues that I’m unsure of being present in the final version, I can only give it a 4 out of 5. I highly recommend this title if you are willing to try something different and better than 50 Shades of Grey. Also be willing to actually work while reading it to find the love story hidden beneath the BDSM elements. This book is definitely worth the cash to delve into this erotic world.
Drawn in by the 50 Shades of Grey comparisons? Eighty Days Yellow is the perfect book to read, but only if you are prepared for how strikingly different it is. This book is eloquently written, filled with suspense and has plenty of intrigue. You’ll find it filled to the brim with very intense scenes that make this book not for the faint of heart.
The setup is semi-stereotypical with a pre-arranged situation being worked out for payment of an item. In this case, Summer needs a new violin and Dominik is our mysterious benefactor. As compensation for his gift, he requires her to play for him in some rather odd and intense settings. Before all this happens, however, we start by meeting Summer and her boyfriend Darren, who is the polar opposite of her. It’s apparent that Summer is a free will-type when we first meet her laying on the floor of her Darren’s apartment while listening to Vivaldi's four seasons. Dominik is introduced to us as well and it’s apparent that he’s our typical aloof and mysterious male, but in the best of ways. This leads to some interesting situations between the two. By the end of the book, the love story elements start to shine through past the BDSM material.
This book personally left me hankering for a sequel. I honestly found every single scene stirred up somethingin me as I read them. It was wholly enjoyable to read and watch the relationship between Summer/Dominik develop into something more than just sex.
Finally, I would love to give this book a perfect rating but, due to the minor formatting issues that I’m unsure of being present in the final version, I can only give it a 4 out of 5. I highly recommend this title if you are willing to try something different and better than 50 Shades of Grey. Also be willing to actually work while reading it to find the love story hidden beneath the BDSM elements. This book is definitely worth the cash to delve into this erotic world.
stopp262's review against another edition
3.0
this book is different and fascinating in the beginning... but it gets strange and i don't believe in it after finishing it... sorry but this is only worth 3 stars.
librarianryan's review against another edition
4.0
Fifty Shades of Grey has brought erotica to the forefront of literature and for fans of this style you must pick up this series. Summer and Dominik come together in their own light form of the dominant & submission roles. Music is at their hearts and is what helps moves them forward in their relationship. This is until Summer takes a job in New York. There she hooks up with Nathan, another dominant. Be prepared to hate Nathan and you should. A relationship should be equal give & take and all Nathan does is take. A great start to what will surely be a great series.
jo_kay's review against another edition
1.0
*shudders* *does not recommend* I only finished it out of stubbornness. Ugh.
singerofstories's review against another edition
1.0
There are not many books that I have given 1 or 2 stars to but this is one of those few. Even though I saw that this book had relatively poor ratings, I still had a bit of hope for it because it was a steamy romance and the main characters were a) a professor so he should be smart, right? and b) a musician so she should be interesting, right? Well, yes, that was sort of true. But it just wasn't true enough to float the book and save the rating. The music part in the beginning was interesting for me as a musician myself. I enjoyed that. Then of course its all sex, sex, sex and drama, drama, drama for the other 65% of the book. Now speaking of the drama, it happens.....and then it drops dead. Nothing really resolves. Charlotte just sort of disappears after Dominick gives her her "scene"...there isn't a big hissy fit and "we're done forever" big breakup resolution moment. Whatever happens with Victor? Summer and Dominick find each other and then leave each other and the book ends and then that's it? Uhhhh......yeah. 1 star. We need some more here....
merryminstrel's review against another edition
2.0
When i read the title of the book the idea of travelling came to my mind (i was thinking of 80 days around the world). In a way, it is a trip. The journey to self-discovery or the descent into darkness if you will. Both the main characters are compelling and if you like dark stories, this one could be for you.
Beware! Spoilers ahead :D I'll try to keep it vague but i think a warning is necessary.
There isn't much going on in the story. The premise is simple and perhaps that's why it's well executed. Woman meets man (a professor). She plays (the violin). They play together. Then more people come into play. And it's all fun and games until... the spiral into darkness begins.
This story isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea because i think many readers (me included) like to connect with the main protagonist. I couldn't identify with Summer, our violinist, and i can tell many people won't either. The author however, makes it easier for the reader to understand Summer, to see the point of her actions. The point of view of the story changes (from Summer to Dominik, the professor) and then to some omniscient narrator. This allows us to have a complete picture of the action.
However, despite not being able to identify with the main character, i kept reading because the story is interesting and well written. But towards the end i got the feeling that what i was reading was a bit, i don't know, forced. Summer takes a dive into her darkness but she's complaining about it very frequently. She showed how strong she is throughout the story and i missed that part of her. Things border on the absence of free will but it's a bit confusing because Summer states clearly that she could stop all that in a second.
I was a bit dissatisfied with how she ended her journey into her darkness. Just like that. I guess it could have different readings or interpretations.
So if you feel like reading something intense and different, give this book a try.
Beware! Spoilers ahead :D I'll try to keep it vague but i think a warning is necessary.
There isn't much going on in the story. The premise is simple and perhaps that's why it's well executed. Woman meets man (a professor). She plays (the violin). They play together. Then more people come into play. And it's all fun and games until... the spiral into darkness begins.
This story isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea because i think many readers (me included) like to connect with the main protagonist. I couldn't identify with Summer, our violinist, and i can tell many people won't either. The author however, makes it easier for the reader to understand Summer, to see the point of her actions. The point of view of the story changes (from Summer to Dominik, the professor) and then to some omniscient narrator. This allows us to have a complete picture of the action.
However, despite not being able to identify with the main character, i kept reading because the story is interesting and well written. But towards the end i got the feeling that what i was reading was a bit, i don't know, forced. Summer takes a dive into her darkness but she's complaining about it very frequently. She showed how strong she is throughout the story and i missed that part of her. Things border on the absence of free will but it's a bit confusing because Summer states clearly that she could stop all that in a second.
I was a bit dissatisfied with how she ended her journey into her darkness. Just like that. I guess it could have different readings or interpretations.
So if you feel like reading something intense and different, give this book a try.