If there is one sentence in Fifty Shades of Grey (so far—Im - TopicsExpress

If there is one sentence in Fifty Shades of Grey (so far—Im still only in the first chapter!) that illustrates just how poorly written it is, its this one on the second page(!) of the novel: Oh, the Merc is a fun drive, and the miles slip away as I hit the pedal to the metal. Now, Ive NEVER in my life heard (or seen, in print) anyone refer to a Mercedes-Benz as a Merc. Ive heard Mercurys referred to that way. Also mercenaries. Maybe the English call them Mercs. But the novel is set in America, and the character who uses the term is American. Secondly, pedal to the metal? Is this a novel about truckers, set in the 1970s? Sadly (because the BDSM relationship of a young female trucker in the 70s might have been mildly entertaining for its comedic value), it is not. Apparently the writer, an English woman, wanted to work some authentic American expressions into the mix. She just doesnt really know many, and is a tad behind the times. Not to mention, the expression was, and still is, PUT the pedal to the metal. So she couldnt even get the cliché correct. So, in one single sentence, we have unrealistic use of language, clichéd writing, factual error, and a lack of knowledge of American vernacular. It is both depressing and encouraging that such garbage could be published by a major publisher and obtain a major movie deal for the author. Depressing, that this is what passes for literature these days, and encouraging to aspiring novelists everywhere, that their lack of talent will not necessarily preclude them from fame and fortune.