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199 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345301116
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Story of O relates the progressive willful debasement of a young and beautiful Parisian fashion photographer, O, who wants nothing more than to be a slave to her lover, René. The test is severe—sexual in method, psychological in substance… The...
Community Reviews Summary of 917 reviews
Moods
tense 37%
challenging 29%
emotional 29%
mysterious 14%
sad 12%
adventurous 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 42% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Sexual violence, TortureModerate
Emotional abuse, MisogynyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment199 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345301116
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Story of O relates the progressive willful debasement of a young and beautiful Parisian fashion photographer, O, who wants nothing more than to be a slave to her lover, René. The test is severe—sexual in method, psychological in substance… The...
Community Reviews Summary of 917 reviews
Moods
tense 37%
challenging 29%
emotional 29%
mysterious 14%
sad 12%
adventurous 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 42% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Sexual violence, TortureModerate
Emotional abuse, MisogynyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment