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Summary: A misunderstood masterpiece.
Review: The story of O is, in my opinion, one of the most misunderstood novels of the modern era. It exposes the reader, who may otherwise be unfamiliar, with a sub-culture that is, at first blush, quite disturbing. However, a deeper examination of the text reveals a darker side to the human spirit which is, to some extent, within us all. Although I have not had the opportunity to read this work in its native tongue (in part due to my lack of proficiency in french), I find that the translation does retain qualities which make the novel exciting, and to some, morbidly fascinating.
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Summary: A great work of _Fiction_!
Review: The important thing to remember about "The Story of O" is that it is a work of fiction. It was written to tell a good story, nothing more. It is NOT any sort of "how to do SM" book. (For books on that subject, see the writings of Philip Miller, Dossie Easton, Jay Wiseman, John Warren, Lady Green or Joseph Bean.)As an erotic novel rich in texture and even a bit of whimsey, it's a wonderful book, even a classic. I found it to be a very moving story when I first read it many years ago and I still re-read it every few years. It still moves me. Just don't take it for more than its intended to be.
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Summary: O - How Wonderful!`
Review: The Story of O is an intensly erotic story of one woman's journey into the submissive lifestyle. Although it is, at times, a bit difficult for the average reader to understand, its extreme eroticism and excellent scene descriptions will take you into O's world of love, passion, misery, and ecstacy. It is a must for anyone in or thinking of getting in to the BDSM lifestyle.
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Summary: The Story of O
Review: I started reading "O" with the expectations that this book held many of the secrets of what makes a submissive/slave submit. It was interesting, but I found myself forcing myself to read further, hoping I might get to the "good part". I know that it was considered provocative at the time of its release, it is rather tame to anyone who has read amateur erotica published today. After reading it, I passed it on to a "friend" ... would I suggest anyone buy it. NO. But if you can borrow a copy or own a copy, share it freely.
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Summary: boring, boring, boring
Review: As a sub myself, I thought that this would be a great book with all of the talk about it.It has almost no erotica if thats what you are looking for. The relationships with O's two masters are nothing at all like the gentle love of a true dom or master. She is used and thrown away. the book was incredibly boring and one had to wade through page after page of fluff and descripitons. Thumbs down.
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Summary: Loved the Story
Review: The Story of O was one of the best books ive ever read... Very descriptive in the tortures and humiliations O went through. I felt sorry for her at first, but soon became envious of her. The power and control a man can have over you is very erotic. I liked it so much i ordered the video... cant wait to watch it. i discovered i, too, am a slave and found my Master about 5 yrs. ago. Am so glad i found out there are more of "us" out there.
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Summary: Good fiction, but not real BDSM
Review: This book is a cult classic to the BDSM community, so after 2 1/2 years in the scene (as both a submissive and a dominant), I finally got around to reading it. I agree with the majority of my peers--it's a good, hot, erotic story, but it's still fiction, and not a real or accurate portrayal of our world. Aspiring dominants would do well to avoid the common novice mistake of emulating sir Stephen.
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Summary: Rule of Bondage
Review: An Important rule of Bondage is "If you break your toys, you aren't allowed to play with them any more." In this book, O isn't treated as a toy so much as an annoyance to reduced, abused and disposed of. I do not reccomend this book.
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Summary: Very sad...
Review: Aside from all of the abuse, humility and torture O sustains, I believe she was only going through the motions in order to be loved. That was the underlying theme of this book to me. It was sad and rather empty in terms of plot and characters aside from O. I understand she is the main character, but the others seemed to have no feelings at all. Not my first choice for others to read.
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Summary: What a waste of trees
Review: I wish I could say I enjoyed this book. Sadly, I did not. Although I do not know too much about the world of S&M, this book did nothing to educated me. I am no prude, but I could not fathom any reason why someone would enjoy the kind of behavior described in the book. If you like being tortured, go commit a crime in a third world county and then tell me how much you like being tortured. I was sickened by Sir Stephen and his attitude towards O as his property. Did he not see her as a human being? as a person with feelings? But at the same time, I kept wondering why she would choose to be a slave and consentenly be tortured. The author tells you what is happening, but does not tell you why. I wouldn't recommend anyone waste their money on this garbage.
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