The Mister (Mister & Missus, 1)

It’s a good story but I felt it wasn’t as steamy as fifty shades but I still enjoyed and will definitely read the second book

This book I really enjoyed because it is just a bit different from most in this genre. The direction it took initially was different from where I thought it would go which was nice for a change and I really really like the characters in it. I read it in one sitting and I’m looking forward to the next book. I definitely recommend it!!!

I liked this book! Good characters, much better and more personal sex than Fifty, fun, romantic,and good action. Good job!

Can’t wait for The Missus. I have all the Fifty Shades books & movies.Will read until I’m sleep deprived.

I'm not even going to bother editing this review, because E.L. James and Penguin couldn't be bothered to edit this novel. Continue on for run on sentences, an overuse of commas, and some complaining.Let's start with the obvious, I have rated this novel 2 stars. As of this review posting, 272 readers on Goodreads have given this novel 2 stars. 496 gave 5 stars (I shall try not to offend you too much in this review), 367 gave 4 stars, 416 gave 4 stars, and 398 gave 1 star. If that is not the most ALL OVER THE PLACE rating scale I would be surprised, I don't know of a book with readers this at odds with one another since ... well ... since E.L. James hit series released. That is, again as of this posting, 1,949 readers that loved it, hated it, DNFed, fell in the middle, or, my favorite, gave it a rating based on personal thoughts alone. I see you, I'm judging you.I went into The Mister with high expectations, I couldn't fathom that an author with a top-selling and top-ranking series, as well as a movie deal, wouldn't have improved drastically, or at least had better editing advice, since that first release years ago. Plus, she was using PR companies that target indie readers and I loved that us little people were getting to help promote it. Thinking about that now, maybe that should have been my first clue about the novel. Then, as I was reading and updating, I saw the reviews rolling in and if you haven't read them, well they aren't all pretty. I adjusted my expectations, but I had purchased the novel and had to read it for myself. Turns out, I was absolutely wrong, this novel is worse, an author can indeed publish with a massive publishing house a novel that belongs in the trash. Now, I know you're looking at this review like, "but you gave it two stars," and I'll get to that, but in terms of writing and editing, this is terrible. We've got the alternating perspectives with only the female main character's voice in third person, but on top of that E.L. James thought that continuing the annoying inner monologue of her previous novels was absolutely necessary. It isn't, their thoughts aren't even full thoughts and typically they don't even fit the character's voice. Then there's the emphasis on important words, I could use to never see a word repeated three times again, no really never NEVER never again, and the not-so-sexy, but considered very sexy by James and her male hero, the upper lip bite. We've got panic, we've got insta-love with a bulldog mouthed "daily" (read: cleaner), and, finally, we've got absolutely zero chemistry. Ladies and gentlemen, what we've got here is a dumpster fire of a novel.Here's the deal with the two stars. I finished the novel, actually read every single word and page in its entirety, and I didn't rip my hair out, light the book on fire, or lose my eyeballs in the back of my head. I also didn't have to read page after page of non-consensual, over-the-top sexual acts or deal with a misogynistic main character who thinks he's God's gift to mankind. We've improved some, there's even condoms and a man who asks permission, my friends. While the story isn't exactly unique and it's not written very well, I wasn't too bored to set it down and never finish it again. Part of that was wanting to know the end and, admittedly, part of it was wanting to see just how bad this novel could get. It was very slow, but about 60% of the way through the story gained some traction. It isn't boring in that there is a lot going on, it's boring in that the events occurring just mean absolutely nothing to you as a reader. There's sex, there's drugs, there's terrible parents, a girl on the run, a man who doesn't honor his family, etc, etc, etc. I found myself able to ignore the flaws, both in the writing and in the characters, and able to just enjoy the escapism of the novel. Note the use of the word escape, I've never met a character who needs to escape or requires saving so often, it was quite laughable. What the characters lack in personality and chemistry, or even common sense, E.L. James makes up for with lots of THINGS happening. Things is not a great word and I typically try to avoid it, but I don't really know how to group up the events of this novel, so things will have to do.The Mister is the final nail in E.L. James' writing career, at least for this reader. While I loathed reading the Fifty Shades series, I quite enjoyed the movies, and I'm perfectly happy accepting that I will only watch movie adaptions of any novels by James going forward. Should Penguin or another publisher opt to give James more editing and a thesaurus, give me a shout. If you don't really mind reading an unedited novel featuring characters with little personality and no connection, then maybe this one is for you.*I purchased this book...I could've done so much more with $9*

I'm very exciting read ! Can't wait for the next read!!! The descriptions of Albania made me feel like I was actually there wonderful imagery.

I was interested to read something by this author that didn't have the word “grey” in it, either actual or implied.Result:. A good story, but horrendous editing. Almost every page dropped off the first letter of each word, or the word itself.Also, the point of view switched constantly, to the point that I would skim the section for several paragraphs, trying to figure out who was speaking or thinking, before seriously reading it.And, the thing I hate the most about almost any book is the failure to tie up loose ends. This book failed on that account miserably.I would have liked, after knowing that the primary characters suspected it, to know whether another character committed suicide, or not. A lot was made of this, but there was nothing further given to the reader.I also would have liked to know about the fates of the other trafficked women. And, the kidnappers. And what happened when Maxim had to tell his mom who he had married.I also would have liked more discussion about his position as the “spare” who unexpectedly inherits the title of Earl.I know that real life rarely tIes up loose ends, but in fiction you kind of expect it. In fiction, we like to see resolution. A problem is posited, then fleshed out, and then resolved.With this author, I DID expect lots and lots and lots of graphic sex. And, of course, that was the main item served up on the menu. But, honestly, it gets real tiresome after awhile.With FSOG, there was an actual resolvable premise and problem, and it was convincing. Over three books, the ratio of graphic sex to actual plot was OK. And, I grew to like the characters, if not love them. FSOG was a traditionally imagined love story. It was believable, and everything was resolved. I had the distinct impression that this new book was dashed off, maybe to fulfill contractual requirements,I did not identify with any of the characters, or develop any particular feelings for them. They were little better than cardboard cutouts.I gave the review four stars, but I really don’t know why. I think it is because I really WANTED to empathize with these people. I certainly did with Christian and Ana.But, unfortunately, I couldn’t make any connection with Maxim or Alessia. They were wooden.I really can’t recommend the book, unless there is a major rewrite.

This book kept me engrossed from cover to cover. Whether it's a stand a lone novel or part of a series it's definitely worth the read. Like all of E.L James books I hate when they end.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

This book is like an ordinary romantic novel. The characters in this story have no attraction like Ana and Christian. However, I enjoyed reading this book until the end. Looking forward for Japanese translation version.

The Mister is not Fifty Shades and thank God for that. Ms James has learned a thing or two since the publication of her first books, her writing is far better in my opinion this time round. She still manages to evoke strong feelings towards her characters though. The Mister is definitely a slow burn but when it gets going, it’s like a bus, all the action comes at once from all sides. I particularly love the descriptions of Cornwall, a place I know well, and even the service stations on the M4!People expecting Fifty Shades all over again will be disappointed in The Mister. And for that I’m glad. Can’t wait to read the next one... there is a next one right?

Ok I wasn’t expecting several part of this story, although I didn’t enjoy it as much but I still wanted to know what happens to the fasted love story lol. I don’t know about other readers if you know fifty shades book that Christian’s adopted mother is also Trevelyan? In fact, Christian’s full name is Trevelyan Grey! In this story Maxim’s sister is a doctor too so is Christian’s mum. I wonder where the actual link is, the only difference is fifty shade story is about American family. It will be nice to find out if there’s a link. Maxim spoke about his grandmother bringing a piano from America too.This story didn’t move me enough, hence 3 stars.

Great book

Me imagino que Fifty Shades fue un "One Time Thing" para EL James....ya que The Mister no tiene absolutamente nada que ver, Fifty Shades me enamoró por la forma en la que estaba escrito, aunque he leido criticas que dicen que estaba muy mal escrito a mi me encanto esa forma en la que Anastasia describia las cosas e incluso me hacia reir con la diosa interior, al contrario que The Mister contado por ambas partes, pero la parte de ella en tercera persona que se hace soporifera, y nunca me han atraido las partes contadas por el hombre, ya qu enunca te llegas a identificar con ella, o son muy poco creibles como le pasa a EL James cuando habla por el hombre...En resumen es un libro bastante aburrido, incluso el sexo es aburrido, la historia de amor es poco creible y aburre muchisimo. No tiene esa chispa que tenia Fifty Shades que te enganchaba desde la primera pagina y no podias despegarte del libro porque necesitabas saber mas. Con The Mister voy por mitad del libro y se me hace muy pesado de leer, no tiene nada que te atraiga y te mantenga con ganas de saber mas.Es toda una decepcion. Me esperaba mas por parte de Erika....