bandwagon

so I jumped on the fifty shades of grey bandwagon. my timing could not have been any worse (do you know how hard it is to leave christian grey to go watch a constitutional law lecture over the internet?!)

I am only half way thorough the first book and while it is a good read -- entertaining, sultry, and naughty -- it is a little bit TOO much for my tastes. It bothers me that the female character is so young, innocent, and naive and honestly I am even a little bit creeped out. Also, I am convinced that it is EASY to become a new york times bestseller. All you need to do, so it seems, is create a strikingly handsome, dark haired, tall, rich, cryptic, opera listening, intelligent man who drives nice cars and dresses well BUT with a dark side THEN inevitably, make him drawn to an awkward brunette female character so he can sweep her off her feet. Add in some sexual tension and you have a hit!

Maybe it is just me . . .but there is a little bit TOO much similarity here between this series and Twilight.  and to illustrate I took a study break to whip up a little venn diagram. no really, I did:

that might be an over simplification but I am sort of annoyed by it! nevertheless, a good summer read....

In other news . . .I still have quite a bit of catchup work to do  in terms of bar review. This prompted me to cancel my weekly tennis date with a friend today. LAME! I hardly ever cancel plans because of a failure to get work done. I do not like not feeling on top of my work! I also have a wedding this weekend and a brunch with friends on Sunday. S is fishing in a state tournament and will be away all weekend. I see myself hopefully being very productive, getting a lot done, and finishing my book with a glass of red wine. 

Have a wonderful weekend all!