Simon and Sir - MaineBoyXY It was a powerful story. No doubt about it. It was very compelling, as I easily found myself being Simon, experiencing his feelings and sensations. And, while I appreciate the skill with which the author brought me into the story, I was horrified by the extent of practices the main characters seemed to enjoy. That is why I can't give this story more than a 2 star rating. It was too intense for me and too violent. I often found myself wincing at the rough handling Simon endured, unable to understand the threshold he passed to move between pain and pleasure. It was gut wrenching watching him absorb humiliation, physical pain, rules and instructions.

I can understand he got off on that (as was evident from the book) but I could not follow him to that state of mind allowing such behavior. This was much too hardcore for me.