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Story of O
by Pauline Reage

Published: 1998-05-08
Paperback : 224 pages
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O is a young, beautiful fashion photographer in Paris. One day her lover, Rene, takes her to a chateau, where she is enslaved, with Rene's approval, and systematically sexually assaulted by various other men. Later, Rene turns O over to Sir Stephen, an English friend who intensifies the brutality. ...
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O is a young, beautiful fashion photographer in Paris. One day her lover, Rene, takes her to a chateau, where she is enslaved, with Rene's approval, and systematically sexually assaulted by various other men. Later, Rene turns O over to Sir Stephen, an English friend who intensifies the brutality. But the final humiliation is yet to come.

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Was the author male or female or a collaboration of both?
Was "O" a sex addict? Was "O" sexually abused as a child?
Is bondage/slavery a type of sexual expression that is hard wired in the brain (like: I'm attacted to tall men) or punishment seeking behavior stemming from abuse?
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Set in France
by clairedoll (see profile) 06/02/10
continental cuisine

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  "The Story of "O""by claire d. (see profile) 06/02/10

A well written but difficult to read book due to the slavery/bondage content. But, our book club had the best discussion session ever. Worth the read for the insightful conversations. This b... (read more)

 
  "Yuck"by LN T. (see profile) 04/27/10

terrible. Don't read it

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