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Condition: Very good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ... Very good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

Title: Story Of O

ISBN: 9780552089302

Publication Year: 1976

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Book Title: Story of O

Item Height: 198mm

Author: Pauline Reage

Publisher: TransWorld LTD

Genre: Adult & Erotic

Topic: Books

Item Width: 127mm

Item Weight: 199g

Number of Pages: 288 Pages

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Before 50 Shades of Grey, there was Story of O... Shocking and dangerously sexy, this famous story of love, dominance and submission is one of the most erotic novels of all time. Read it if you dare. The classic French erotic bestseller that preceded Fifty Shades of Grey A beautiful young French woman, known only as 'O', is taken by her lover Rene to a splendid mansion near Paris. Here, she is initiated into an elite secret society, where she must learn to serve the sexual fantasies of Rene and his fellow members. But she must also explore the nature of her own darkest desires - and confront just how far she is willing to go for love.

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TransWorld LTD

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9780552089302

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Book Title

Story of O

Author

Pauline Reage

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Paperback

Language

English

Topic

Books

Publication Year

1976

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Adult & Erotic

Number of Pages

288 Pages

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198mm

Item Width

127mm

Item Weight

199g

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Pauline Reage

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Story of O

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by vannajem
27 Apr, 2019Top favourable review
An excellent read.
Ive only begun reasing this book as it was recommended by a good friend. It's so hard to put down. Some of the sentence structure can be difficult to understand but it doesn't stop you wanting to continue. It's a sexy read but not Porn. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting an escape from reality for a while.
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by 2014mcevi
26 Sep, 2016Top critical review
"Before Fifty Shades..." No, no comparison whatsoever
I have noticed Corgi, the publisher, is now pitching this book under the copy of "Before 'Fifty Shades of Grey', there was Story of O... " and change the jacket to something similar to that of "Grey". I know, but comparing this book to that, just because both involves S&M sex, is like comparing Harry Potter to Macbeth because both features witches. Admittedly that is too kind to "O" (but not too harsh to "Grey") One is a serious piece of literature in which the author poses serious and disturbing questions about female sexuality. The other is a "chic lit" under the guise of racy lingerie, ultimately little different from Mills and Boon. The heroine speaks like a privately educated young British woman you see everyday. A man and woman meet and fornicate. That is all "Grey"has got to ... I have noticed Corgi, the publisher, is now pitching this book under the copy of "Before 'Fifty Shades of Grey', there was Story of O... " and change the jacket to something similar to that of "Grey". I know, but comparing this book to that, just because both involves S&M sex, is like comparing Harry Potter to Macbeth because both features witches. Admittedly that is too kind to "O" (but not too harsh to "Grey") One is a serious piece of literature in which the author poses serious and disturbing questions about female sexuality. The other is a "chic lit" under the guise of racy lingerie, ultimately little different from Mills and Boon. The heroine speaks like a privately educated young British woman you see everyday. A man and woman meet and fornicate. That is all "Grey"has got to say. In there, man and woman are equal human species with different genitals. In "O" men and women are treated as different species mentally and physically, and one is superior. There lies this extraordinary world. Let me expand why "O" is a serious piece of work. Long before the author came out, reading public had ruled out any possibility that author was a man masquerading as "Pauline". The author's obsession with living space: pieces of furniture (shape and size of a hassock etc), colours, fabric (sensation of leather seat to naked skin etc) meant that this extraordinary nightmarish realm was only created by a woman. Even though most of us don't understand what do the sentences such as "terror" had strange "sweetness" and the more O was enslaved, the more she felt she was "ennobled" really mean, they show a glimpse of female psychology we didn't know it exist. For modern readers, there may be too much musings going on and the heroine is too sedate and passive for their liking (unlike the "modern" "Grey" heroine). It is a fantasy, but it is a female fantasy where the heroine finds inexplicable joy in complete submission to her lover, and it is an accomplished form of art. "Grey" is a titillation and nothing more. If you liked "50 Shades", don't come in here. This is strictly for adults.
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by daisyyyc
08 Mar, 2011
good condition
In terms of product condition, it was used (as described) but in good condition and the pages were like new. The actual book is very good, I think women would find it relatable but also very fristrating as the character is so completely dominated. Men would probably benefit from reading it as they could understand how it 'feels to be a woman' but not in a cliche or annoyingly chick flick way. All in all I definitely recommend it :)In terms of product condition, it was used (as described) but in good condition and the pages were like new. The actual book is very good, I think women would find it relatable but also very fristrating as the character is so completely dominated. Men would probably benefit from reading it as they could understand how it 'feels to be a woman' but not in a cliche or annoyingly chick flick way. All in all I definitely recommend it :)
by hynmihy_vosls21m4t
10 Oct, 2019
Very disappointing
Very niche subject matter written in a strange, pseudo Victorian style which does not enhance the reading experience. Book is obviously famous or infamous and is purported to be written by a woman but, to me, it is a totally male orientated fantasy of domination and sadomasochism and, for me, not at all erotic and, at sixty pages in, I doubt very much if I will finish it.
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by creamcake154
03 Jun, 2022
A good read
A well written book about relationships. I thought it would be smutty but it is very well written.
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