fiction classics erotica dark slow-paced

199 pages | first published 1954

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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...
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Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
challenging 40%
emotional 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

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2.91

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