Story of O by Pauline Reage Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Story of O
Book Review: "O" is a most accurate single text primer on D/s behavior...
Summary: 5 Stars
"O" was given to me by Elaine in 1978 without a word of explanation. After reading and rereading it over the years, I am grateful to "E" for introducing me to my "Master James" inside me. I have found that simply mentioning "The Story of O" to certain women unlocks a unique door to their true nature. I believe "O" to be a true cult classic much as "A Boy and His Dog" is to Don Johnson, and "The Rose" is to an understanding of oneself. In the beginning I thought "O" was mere fiction, however, towards the end I began to realize the "Reality" those pages hold for the reader who has an open mind. If you read Only One text on the subject of D/s, it has to be "O" which is a novel... or is it?Book Review: "O" is a most accurate single-text primer on D/s behavior...
Summary: 4 Stars
IF you only have One text on 'bdsm' behavior in your personal library... this novel should be It! "O" was given to me by Elaine in 1978 without a word of explanation. After reading and rereading it over the years, I am grateful to "E" for introducing me to the "Master James" inside. I have found that simply mentioning "The Story of O" to certain women unlocks a unique door to explore and share their true nature. I believe "O" to be a true cult classic much as "A Boy and His Dog" is to Don Johnson fans, and "The Rose" is to an understanding of love. In the beginning I thought "O" was mere fiction, however, towards the end I began to realize the "Reality" those pages hold for the reader who has an open mind. Over the years I have personally Discovered lifestyles within lifestyles, behavior within behavior, realities within curiosities, Needs within desires. If you read Only One text on the subject of D/s, it has to be "O" which is a 'novel'... or Is it?Book Review: "O" is definitely different
Summary: 3 Stars
This was my first experience with S&M literature and it was quite an experience. First, to see how this lifestyle can indeed BE a lifestyle and how far one can be drawn into it. The second amazing fact was that this book was written in the 1950's. I imagine that there was, and still is quite an underground following for this book.Book Review: 1950's
Summary: 2 Stars
Thats when this book was first written, so it tells you right there it is NOT graphic or very sexual. It is aboout a man who loves his girlfriend so much he makes her sleep with other men, her eyes always have to be down and she is not allowed to talk. THEY lock her up so anyone can have her. She is almost always kept naked, except in the day when she has to lift her skirt up so they can do what they do to her. It's like a S & M book that's very PLAIN not descriptive. If that helps at all.Book Review: A "B/D, S & M" classic 4 Stars
I found the Story of O to be disturbingly erotic. While I found most of the situations that "O" found herself helplessly engaged in ... arousing, I pitied her for her misdirected love and devotion. I believe the Story of O is one the the more truthful depictions of a "B/D, S&M" relationship, appealing to Doms and subs alike. If you prefer a softer version of this type of erotica, minus the brutality, delve into Miranda Reigns' world of self-discovery and submission through her newly released erotic novel, CyberWebs.