After tolerating "Fifty Shades of Grey" and even enjoying it to a limited extent, I'm thoroughly surprised at the disappointment that is "Fifty Shades Darker." If I could give it a rating of zero stars, I would do so based solely upon its erratic plot. I would've appreciated the book more if Ms. James was a bit more forthcoming about simply wanting to exemplify Ana and Christian's sex life (which she does is such detail, the book could possible be a sexual how-to); but to attempt to incorporate a chilling, intriguing storyline is just bothersome. The number of random intrusions into the novel still leave me asking, "What was the purpose of THAT?" Leila's introduction; Jose's stay in Grey Headquarters; Kate finding the email. Why? For what reason? At the end, the plot of Book 2 still eludes me and leaves me asking, "Was Ms. James on deadline? Did she just throw this book together without an editor?" I'm actually a bit upset I wasted time on 544 pages of foolishness.