Sometimes O's suppression of self for something outside herself takes on an almost religious nature. Its not about sex its about control and need. The sex in this book is blunt but not graphic, or perhaps graphic but not detailed. She seems intelligent, stable, financially independent, and is even shown to be something of a predator herself on occasion. O isn't tricked, intimidated or emotionally manipulated into agreeing with what is done to her. I think the main difference is the consensualness of the proceedings. I mean even Fanny Hill was a difficult read for me but this was much less so. I have to say that it was a lot less uncomfortable a read than i expected. There is an entire group or society involved in this, a bit like in Ninth Gate or Eyes Wide Shut. The quintessential S&M story, although perhaps a little more theatrical than reality.
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