[Your taste in literature proceeds to be horrendous, Karkat. I hope you realize that Rose silently judges everything you read.]

My taste in literature is a little higher up the chart than Fifty Shades of Grey, I hope you realize. I read many reviews and fine essays about the book when I was interested in picking it up. The reviews were all over the place, but I can honestly say that I don't think I'm missing much when I admit to never picking up a copy.