Story of O

Don't buy this

Don't buy it! The book is about a girl who is sexually abused by several men. It sounds just like what real sexual predators would do to girls they rape and tourture, i bet this really does happen and it is sad that somone gets off or finds pleasure reading this. The mental/ sexual abuse the girl gets reminds me of the Jaycee Dugard book.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Digital version is sloppy

The spelling errors, editing errors and dropped paragraphs spoiled this digital version. The last pages are missing. Are the nook books even reviewed after scanning them in? The frequent errors took away from my reading enjoyment.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Oh, wow.

This is a very heavy handed erotic tale. It's not all fun and games, but I guess that is the point. I would go as far to say that it might not be for everyone out there in that it is very serious and hard-hitting--literally. Having said that, let me say that it is a classic for a reason and if you want to give it a try, to for it. It is like no other I've ever read and for that it gets five stars.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Wonderful work of erotic fiction

Unlike many recent S/M novels that overtly describe the 'scenes', Story of O gets both into what happens to O and how it effects her. This novel, originally written by a woman for her lover, is excellent both as a work of literature and an intoxicating erotic novel. Highly recommended to those who are not bashful about sex/sexuality.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

waste of my time

I don't recommend this book to any one. I couldn't believe this woman would feel happy or good about her self in the degrading and abusive ways that she was used. She had to be very messed up in the head. Maybe you need to have a better understanding of being submissive to like this book. This book leaves you with the feeling of being generally let down that any woman would accept this kind of treatment. O needs to get a back bone and a life! So don't waste your time with her story.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

WHAT????????

I have to say that this book was so very disappointing. I usually finish a GOOD book in a day. I just couldn't get into it. I kept finding myself putting the book down and struggled to finish it only because I had already purchased it. Pleasure enhanced by pain and total submission is one thing, but what was going on in this story? It was just pain, pain, and you guessed it, more PAIN, both physical and emotional.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

O's Woes

Poor O. All she wants is to be loved, first by Rene, then by Sir Stephen, and finally by Jacqueline. She's willing to under go quite a bit (humiliations, rape, beatings, genital piercing, and branding) for this love. Is she ever really loved? It's hard to say. True, she's desired and sexually used a lot, but all of her so called lovers seem to remain aloof and demonstrate their feelings towards O by ever harsher punishments. I can imagine her thinking while tied spread eagled on the raised dias where she was flogged: 'Does he really love me?' Admittedly, it's hard not to be turned on by all of O's adventures, but it's a hard book to classify - classy porn or love story? This Story of O might be a love story, but it's a pretty grim one.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Disturbing. Compelling. A Must Have.

To say that this story is disturbing is a complete understatement. I was appalled at the story matter for this book. More appalled at the way it was treated. I believe that I come out a better person knowing that this book is a work of fiction that of reality. I don't understand how a lover can turn his love over to other men out of 'love', but I guess that it can happen. However, I am recommending this book to others highly. I would recommend to the reader not to read the prefaces first, but go right to the story and start. I think that once you start, you will be unable to put it down. Then, when you finish, go to the prefaces for more information. I would also recommend finding a friend (preferrably from the opposite sex) to read this book and then have a discussion. This may answer some quesitons about O for you. I think that this book is a read for all adults. It is a shame that most libraries don't carry this one.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

MYOB

Minf

Horrible

Dumb book nothing made sense not even the sex parts the movie was worse

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

I tend to agree with those who were disappointed. Having finall

I tend to agree with those who were disappointed. Having finally read it after hearing so much about it, the letdown was probably inevitable. There are so many modern imitations of this book that are more explicity graphic, so you're left with the "that's it?" impression. When you start with Reese Gabriel & N.T. Morley, a work like this just won't have quite the same punch. Still, it's one of the finest pieces of erotica you'll ever read from a literary standpoint and O is a compelling and enigmatic character, and a tragic one at that.

It's $2.99. Read it because it's the seminal work of bdsm erotica.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

topic of many conversations.

i have read this book many times and i still cannot put it down. its disturbing but very erotic.

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

A good read the second time too

I read this a long time ago and just found a copy again recently. It is just as exciting the second time around as it was the first time. I like the first half of the book best. It starts to get a little weird at the end. I'm not into permanant scarring. But that's the nice thing about this story. You can take it as far as you want to go.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

It blew me away, but in a way of Waaauw

I love this book, its a bit to short, but the moment i got deep in the book, i couldnt stop reading, its cruel, its love, its pain, all under comand, well real life is like that too, but with a choise. The love Réne had for O was a sick kind, but a kind that cared for her as long as she did what pleased him most. Doesnt make him a good loving man, but the history in the book fits , its men who slaves the women, and abuse their free will, and again , some of the women started to enjoy it. Anyways this is a good book for new beginers of S/M Chains/bondage ect. interested people =)

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

disappointed..

It seems as if everyone puts so much into this book. That 'story of O' is the story to read. That its good and blah blah..I personal don't think this book was porngraphic at all.I found it kind of boring and short. Maybe it wasnt detailed enough? because at the end I felt lost and cheated. I would not recommend this book to anyone thats looking for something hot and steamy or to have peek into someones elses lifestyle. the book was lacking.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Shocking Classic

I recommend this book only because it is an exceptional adventure. What does it feel like to have someone else in control of everything? where you live, what you do, what you wear. I was apprehensive at the start of the book but as I continued I was captivated by the degrading tasks O succumbs to. It is an 'out of body' experience as she only follows her masters. It is a unique book and I doubt any other S and M story could compare.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Must Read

This book just blew me away! I mean the moment I started reading, I was hooked... It's a very unique story, I can't say that I've read any others particularly like this one. A terribly abused woman goes on a journey through the downs in life, she is so messed up that at times you think she'll just kill herself. Well, I wont spoil it for you... But I can honestly say that this is one of the best books I've read in a while. Enjoy!

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Definately Different

This was my first reading experience regarding D/s lifestlyes. Having no prior experience or knowledge of the lifestyle I found this book to be extremely over the top therefore making it extremely erotic. It opened my eyes to so many things. Some of which I may find interesting, some of which are best left in the realm of fantasy. Either way it's a fantastic read.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

GETTING TO THE NITTY-GRITTY!

I thought this book was excellent! It didn't beat around the bush what-so-ever. I have to be honest that I hate love stories. I tried to read an Anne Rice book, and I suffered through it ( because all of the mushy love and casual sex involved.) I loved the book 'Story of O' because it was straight to the point.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Erotic yet...

Books like this are intriguing but tend to depress me. However, consider adding my CD, Table for Two at the Cafe Mystique - available at B&N (music section) and you may be in store for an erotic time.

0 out of 3 people found this review helpful.