Title: Do NOT buy this, because you enjoyed The Secretary Movie
Product review: I cannot really evaluate this book on its own merits, because I bought it primarily for its connection to the movie The Secretary. Personally, I did not enjoy any of the short stories much at all, however, I was not really prepared for their bleakness, given the expectations I had from the movie. I suppose it's inevitable that the connection between this book and a successful movie would be exploited, but the themes and premises of the two could not be more at odds. While the movie is a funny, endearing and ultimately normalizing look into a productive BDSM relationship, the short story is a grim and alienating account of sexual harassment, perversion and the destructive nature of sexual compulsion. I think it's audacious that any connection between the two is being emphasized to promote sales.
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