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Naked Reader Book Club Discussion: He's On Top (May 24, 8-10 PM EST)

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Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Does the book get "harder" as the stories go along?
Not that I noticed. But if it had, I probably would have skipped to the end.
05/24/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
Still a great read
thanks
05/24/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
I especially enjoyed the story about the guy who leaves his sub to be with someone else. His drama leaves me wondering...
05/24/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
thanks
Of course!
05/24/2011
Contributor: Kynky Kytty Kynky Kytty
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Originally posted by Sammi
I'd agree - I'd also say oriented towards those who have the top or bottom tendency. I think while reading the stories, you relate to the character you'd be, if that makes sense.
Now that you mention it, I have to agree with the orientation of the book. I remember a story written at the second person for a hypothetical male reader as well. It's Yes by Donna Goerge Storey. It was a hot story too. I like that type of narrating.
05/24/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by bluekaren
I especially enjoyed the story about the guy who leaves his sub to be with someone else. His drama leaves me wondering...
Yes.

I liked that one too.
05/24/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
I loved the fact that the stories were not all told from the subs point of view as well.
05/24/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
Would you recommend this book to someone who's (mostly) vanilla or is it definitely too hardcore?
05/24/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
I like to know about the doms conflict, to be that hard....
05/24/2011
Contributor: Kynky Kytty Kynky Kytty
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
Not that I noticed. But if it had, I probably would have skipped to the end.
It's true that the stories seem to be on the same level and quality, without having particular build up.
05/24/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Would you recommend this book to someone who's (mostly) vanilla or is it definitely too hardcore?
No it is written for vaniella and hardcore alike i think
05/24/2011
Contributor: Kynky Kytty Kynky Kytty
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Would you recommend this book to someone who's (mostly) vanilla or is it definitely too hardcore?
I'd go with more vanilla than hardcore, at least someone who has tried control and domination and is insecure about introducing pain.
05/24/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by bluekaren
No it is written for vaniella and hardcore alike i think
Interesting... I usually think of the two as exclusive, but on reflection people will accept things in fiction that they would never tolerate IRL.
05/24/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
Congratulation Kynky Kytty! You just won a $25 Edenfantasys gift card.
05/24/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Would you recommend this book to someone who's (mostly) vanilla or is it definitely too hardcore?
There are definitely some more vanillaish stories in it, but some are harder. It is a good introduction.
05/24/2011
Contributor: Kynky Kytty Kynky Kytty
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Originally posted by bluekaren
I like to know about the doms conflict, to be that hard....
Oh definitely, it was a huge turn on for me to read about the struggling males who wanted to ravage their sub, but cared more about giving pleasure than their own satisfaction.
05/24/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Interesting... I usually think of the two as exclusive, but on reflection people will accept things in fiction that they would never tolerate IRL.
I agree, fiction is fiction. Fantasy is in the mind only
05/24/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Kynky Kytty
Oh definitely, it was a huge turn on for me to read about the struggling males who wanted to ravage their sub, but cared more about giving pleasure than their own satisfaction.
Congrats!
05/24/2011
Contributor: Dusk Dusk
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Would you recommend this book to someone who's (mostly) vanilla or is it definitely too hardcore?
Just from hearing people talk about it so far it sounds like it would be fine for a vanilla audience.
05/24/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Kynky Kytty
Oh definitely, it was a huge turn on for me to read about the struggling males who wanted to ravage their sub, but cared more about giving pleasure than their own satisfaction.
Congrats!
05/24/2011
Contributor: bzzingbee bzzingbee
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Originally posted by Sammi
I'd agree - I'd also say oriented towards those who have the top or bottom tendency. I think while reading the stories, you relate to the character you'd be, if that makes sense.
Absolutely, I found myself sometimes relating to the male and sometimes the female depending on the story.
05/24/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Kynky Kytty
Oh definitely, it was a huge turn on for me to read about the struggling males who wanted to ravage their sub, but cared more about giving pleasure than their own satisfaction.
Agreed... and congrats.

The people around here sure do know how to make others feel welcome.
05/24/2011
Contributor: Kynky Kytty Kynky Kytty
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Originally posted by removedacnt
Congratulation Kynky Kytty! You just won a $25 Edenfantasys gift card.
Thank you!
05/24/2011
Contributor: Dusk Dusk
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Originally posted by Kynky Kytty
Thank you!
Yay, congrats!
05/24/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
Did anybody find there was anything that they really did not like about the book?
05/24/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
Are there any stories in this book you would actually want to reenact?
05/24/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Interesting... I usually think of the two as exclusive, but on reflection people will accept things in fiction that they would never tolerate IRL.
I would agree that people tend to accept things that happen in fiction much more easily than in real life.

I think the terms "vanilla" and "hardcore" are too open to interpretation. To me, "vanilla" eliminates any kind of adventure in the bedroom. You have 1 or 2 positions, rarely will incorporate any kind of toys or aids, and the idea of even a blindfold is scandalous.

"Hardcore" to me is breaking skin, severe bruising, bound and gagged getting fucked by a machine... etc...

I think most people fall somewhere in the middle.
05/24/2011
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I would agree that people tend to accept things that happen in fiction much more easily than in real life.

I think the terms "vanilla" and "hardcore" are too open to interpretation. To me, "vanilla" eliminates ... more
And what do you call what's in between?
05/24/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by removedacnt
And what do you call what's in between?
Fun and NORMAL!
05/24/2011
Contributor: bluekaren bluekaren
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I would agree that people tend to accept things that happen in fiction much more easily than in real life.

I think the terms "vanilla" and "hardcore" are too open to interpretation. To me, "vanilla" eliminates ... more
I thought we were talking more about sub/dom vanilla, not necessarily sex vanilla
05/24/2011