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Story of O
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- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
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Publisher's Summary
O is a young, beautiful fashion photographer in Paris. One day her lover, René, takes her to a château, where she is enslaved, with René's approval, and systematically sexually assaulted by various other men. Later, René 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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- Kimberlykate
- 10-15-12
This is not 50 Shades
I enjoyed this book when I read it in college, I enjoyed it even more a few years ago. This is classic literature, it is dark, and naughty and hot....but it is literature..not beach trash. There is nothing light or whisical about it.
The story is prefaced with a number of forwards, and literary studies on the work which I found fascinating.
The story was originally published in 1954 as Histoire d'O. It was penned entirely in french and some may find the "translation" difficult. The writer, Anne Desclos a french author and journalist, wrote the book because her editor said no woman could write erotica. She did not reveal herself as the author until 40 years later.
I enjoyed the audible edition, and truly appreciated the forwards, but it will not be for everyone.
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- Mon
- 03-30-14
Can we say intense?
Would you listen to Story of O again? Why?
Not sure if i would listen to it again but I am glad that I finally gave this audio a go. It's intense, disturbing, sad, and seductive.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I don't know if I liked any of the characters. I found Jacqueline's character to be very interesting because she was so different from O. She was not so willing to bend and while O called her selfish, Jacqueline had a sense for self preservation. "O" had zero inkling to save her self and truly and literally was a submissive.
What does Käthe Mazur bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She was perfect. She read each word slowly and deliberately. I got sucked in and thought that Kathe Mazur's voice cut through the tragedy and lulled you into "O's" tale. It was a very hypnotic listen.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes it was intense and spellbinding. It was a psychological journey and makes all the FSOG books look so trite because this story is the real deal. Don't get me wrong, I read FSOG and it's light and fluffy and shinny. The Story of O doesn't do a damn thing to make you feel good or try to entertain you. It has a strange voyeuristic feel - you are watching or reading something that you shouldn't and what is happening behind closed doors isn't really meant for you, yet you can't stop listening or watching. It has that quality to it.
Any additional comments?
The last scene where O is displayed for all to see as nothing more than Sir Stephen's object, his toy, his person was so tragic. She allowed all this and became nothing more than an owl, an object; a thing to be used in any which way for love. She gave everything away and had nothing left to give. I finished this book about 5 days ago and still can't get the images out of mind. It's a powerful read and I think it's worth the listen.
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- Brad Simkulet
- 12-12-17
Such a strange experience.
This may have been one of the most uncomfortable listening experiences I have had with an audiobook.
I am a fan of erotica (perhaps strange for a man in his forties, even a bisexual man, but there you go). Usually I read my erotica, though, because I find I really need the right voice -- the absolutely perfect voice -- if there is any hope of enjoying erotica in audiobook form. I had never heard anything narrated by Käthe Mazur before Story of O, but her voice was convincing enough in the sample to get me to try the book and, luckily, Mazur's performance was near perfect.
But the beauty of her reading couldn't really overcome my discomfort with the Story of O. I am a fan of BDSM, both in real life and in fantasy, but Story of O is an evocation of the most unhealthy, degrading, non-consensual brand of BDSM. There is rape, there is abuse, there is brainwashing, and there is no hint of real consent, ensuring that what I had hoped would be erotic was, instead, terribly off-putting.
Now had Pauline Reage done all this as a criticism of societies that breed this sort of power abuse, I think I could have checked my discomfort and enjoyed Story of O more. And maybe that is what she meant to do. Unfortunately, I thought it was very likely (or just as likely) that Reage was making a case for this lifestyle, even suggesting that the power dynamics of O's world are right and just.
I am off to find some erotica that turns me on now. I'm done with the kind that makes me feel icky for a while.
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- Matthew Handelman
- 02-21-20
The end of the story is revealed in the forward!
Warning: don't listen to the forward, which is about the first 20-25 minutes or so of the recording. About half-way through the forward, the reader literally tells you what happens to the main character at the end of the book!
Otherwise, it was a good recording, and I probably would have been able to enjoy it a lot more if they hadn't revealed the ending ahead of time.
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- Crystal
- 12-26-12
I truly enjoyed it.
What made the experience of listening to Story of O the most enjoyable?
Watching her change into what he knew she wanted to be, for she did not know herself yet came to for she never said no to anything he asked her to do. The trust and the love she had for him and he for her. This type of lifestyle is not for all
What was one of the most memorable moments of Story of O?
When she truly found out who she was and was proud of it
Which scene was your favorite?
there were many
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes. The love and the depth of respect
Any additional comments?
For this type of book to be written and published in the 50's was something. Women were of the home to cook and raise children that was there role. This book said they could have another and that sex was not dirty or just something to be endured but to be enjoyed. Yes it's not the taste of everyone but for those of us that have lived this way can see the person inside wishing to get out and helping them to be what they wish, or the person that can truly trust another to show them all they can be. Its truly a book about sex and erotics but more of trust and love
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- P.R.A. Publishing
- 11-13-12
Changed my view on a lot of things
Would you listen to Story of O again? Why?
Yes, I will wait at least a year because I became outraged listening to the level of inhumanity one woman would endure in the name of "love". To think these dehumanizingactivities may go on in the world is truly disturbing.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Story of O?
When O has a chance to get away from the abusive behavior she chose to stay.
What does Käthe Mazur bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Ms. Mazur reads with a slow steady pace. It allows the listener to really absorb what is happening and the mind blowing way in which this woman accepts her fate and how in the end she is discarded like a piece of garbage.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I did. I was shocked then angry and at the end very, very sad. I wanted to shake O awake until I realized she had become numb from her mistreatment and would have enjoyed my actions and nothing would change.
Any additional comments?
I would recommend this book to any reader that enjoyed the Shades of Gray trilogy. While I did not read the series I would hope that listeners of this story would understand that we demoralize our selves by making these abusive behaviors entertainment. the Story of O was an education.
I downloaded the book because J.K. Rowling refused to read the Shades of Gray series
after reading this one.
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- AS
- 10-12-16
Crazy, misguided, dangerous love
Still a better love story than "Twilight" or "50 Shades." Everyone who thinks those two "love stories" are good literature ought to elevate their game and read "Story of O." And remember: all the crazy stuff that happens in the book is fully consensual because it's all done out of love.
"Story of O" is a crazy love story. As in, no one would be so crazy as to love someone so much as to subject themselves to such torture. And yet, such is the case with O, the titular character, who allows herself to be subjugated the point where she has no name and is referred to only by that letter. While it's a well-written piece of literature, the characters are flat at best and unbelievable at worst. And then the story falls flat at the end, wrapping up in a matter that feels unsatisfying.
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- Akeyshia
- 11-24-14
Oh O!
Would you listen to Story of O again? Why?
Definitely, the story of O is a complex one but well worth the listen and read! I do recommend going in with an open mind and trying your best to not form an opinion until the very end. This story seems like one that helps you further develop your thoughts of the story, characters,and concepts with every additional read.
What other book might you compare Story of O to and why?
As so elegantly stated in the introduction, this was the first erotica book written by a women! The better question is what books would I compare to O. The whole idea of the possession can be seen as an extreme version of the Crossfire novels. To be noted, there are plenty of differences between the Crossfire and O but if open to see it, you can also find similarities.
Which scene was your favorite?
An unforgettable part in the book was the branding of Sir Steven's name on O, and the way they attached the leash for the ball.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
In the beginning I was very offended and at times upset but once O explained herself and her feeling and reasons my reaction turned to respect. Not respect in what she allowed to happen to her, but in respect in knowing what she liked and wanted and not apologizing for it.
Any additional comments?
I truly loved the book. There are difficult parts and down right things I would never fully digest, but the story is well written, I only wish I could have enjoyed it in french.
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- Doris Crispino
- 10-28-20
A look inside the mind of a young woman
Very well written. This isn't typical erotica. It's a classic. This book has changed me forever. Very well read too.
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- reader gal
- 11-10-12
Excellent reader!
What did you love best about Story of O?
The reader found great nuance in this novel.
What does Käthe Mazur bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Her interpretation of the characters and rhythms of the story.
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