The New Story of O

by Anonymous

Note: this anonymous Histoire d'O nº 2 (translated as The New Story of O) is distinct from Pauline Réage's sequel to the Story of O, Retour à Roissy. The story is, however, the same as the film from 1984, Story of O Part 2.

At Roissy, O's lover whips her and uses her mercilessly - O adores him. Her lover offers O to others - she worships him. Then he gives her away to the cold and stern Sir Stephen - and O falls in love at last. When Sir Stephen puts her to work in a brothel, O faces new challenges. What is there in the world to tempt a young woman who has explored the limits of suffering, and love, and ecstasy? What does she want now? Power to rule women, power to break men. Power to wield the whip as well as revel in its sting.

Genres: Erotica, BDSM, Fiction

200 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 18, 1988

About the author

Books can be attributed to "Anonymous" for several reasons:

* They are officially published under that name
* They are traditional stories not attributed to a specific author
* They are religious texts not generally attributed to a specific author

Books whose authorship is merely uncertain should be attributed to Unknown.

See also: Anonymous

Reviews

[Chelsea Locke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unless you have any background researching, participating in, or witnessing real S&M/BDSM/other like-minded sub-cultures I would suggest you stay far far away from this book because you simply will not appreciate it. This book is a classic. This book holds several foundations for the culture which it describes and, to keep away from the misconception that this book simply objectifies women or that O is a "weak" individual, it must be understood that in the real sub-culture men play the same roles as O does in this book and that O's story is about some individuals' need to tap into a part of their psyche that most of us simply do not possess. Yes, many if not all of these things really happen. No, these things are not "perverted" or "grotesque". This is simply an alternative lifestyle which seems extreme by the standards of mainstream western culture.
I would like to point out that besides O's alternative sexual preferences, she was a functioning part of her society, complete with a career, an apartment which she paid for before Rene's appearance in her life, and she continued to keep up her facade of conforming to a "normal" daily life like her coworkers despite her private life; no one besides those she chose to expose her secret life to knew about the conditions of her willing servitude. When one considers how little they actually know about those they deal with on a daily basis it begs the question, "how common are these types of alternative lifestyles?"

[Em Stevens]

Wtf did I just read.

[Kimberly Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have to say, that this is so far off base from the original story. The two main characters may have the same names but O surely isn't the same numb-minded sex-droid that she was in the original story.

In this story O is a well heeled woman who has been hired by a French company to morally corrupt the American & his family that is about to force a Hostile Take-Over upon the French company.

O speaks, she acts, she thinks, she is provocative, and has a personality. Not only that, she seems to be independent thinking, emotionally & mentally free of Sir Stephen, with whom she is in cahoots with.

The story had a good basic premise, was entertaining, and it didn't seem as harsh (devoid of emotion or character traits) as the original story. But I certainly do not believe in the personality change that has come over O in this book...it didn't jive, so that made this story incongruous to the original and it's ending.

[Mizuki]

Wow...the plot and setting look exactly the same like Fruits of Passion, a highly imaginative cult movie directed by Shūji Terayama. Maybe it's where Terayama had drawn his inspiration from?

I like this poster.


But I'm not so sure if I wanted to read this book.

Anyway, Shuji Terayama's movies are awesome. This man was a genius.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very intimate and graphic novel. The story of a woman who gives up her freedom and the erotic story that unfolds during her lifetime. The story takes you into the world of slavery and masochism. A story that you find yourself unable to put down because of "O", the main character.

[Jenaveve · Rating 5 out of 5]

i don't know if i read this or the old story of o, but nonetheless, it's good times for all.

[Rebecca Cline brumfield · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing ending

[Lobolance · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. It felt a little dated somehow, but still. I wasn't entirely satisfied with O's arc, or the 'bad' guy's, but there were lots of hot moments.