Surely reading something in a novel doesn't mean that we want that thing to happen in real life? In stories that contain harder elements surely you don't think that they should happen in real life? The story of O is a fantasy, as are 99.9% of the written words on this site. It just happens to be an extremely well written fantasy. Yes it contains references to real life but surely very few of us have the resources or lifestyle to be able to adhere to those of Sir Stephen and his ilk. Those that do are the lucky few! The "dominants" in O's life are, I would have thought, as dominant as you could get?
Being given to another person by your master is a supreme act of submission and trust. The equation is balanced equally between the pair of you. I am very lucky to have met a submissive person at this time in my life. I respect and in effect worship her. If I decide to give her to others for my entertainment it will only be with the utmost care and responsibility on my part.
I'm surprised that some of you find "O" to be lacking in emotions. What are your views on the "Image" ? Does that also lack emotion? Again the wordplay is cold but very intense.