i liked this too, but on a different level to 'O' i think, and i didn't empathise with the characters to the same degree, it doesn't have the emotional intensity of 'O' but is colder, less personal. it does explore the more practical issues of D/s, i remember a bit where the guy (i cannot remember anyones names, and i don't have a copy of the book) goes into the bookshop and bumps into the sub, and she basically refuses to acknowledge him...which brings about confusion and doubt in his own mind, something which few Doms admit to feeling

i also liked the rose incident in the public gardens...


nikki