Is Sex really necessary?

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 10 Jul 2020, 04:01

Orizon wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 02:34 As much as I will agree that the sex scene is totally uncalled for in the storyline, I think the author is trying to bring the natural human instinct and desire to make it realistic to the readers.

Maybe the author's intention was pure, but the use of the content seems inappropriate

Ellylion · Post by **Ellylion** » 10 Jul 2020, 05:25

Sushan wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 10:37 Despite all the dangers and the exhaustion from the expedition, Grant, the protagonist, finds time for sexual encounters.

Has the author depicted the true human nature? Or is this inclusion just to attract the readers who are fond of sexually explicit content? Is sexual content really necessary for fiction?

I guess, when someone is in danger, sexual encounters really matter

I am not against sex in the books, but I can admit that sometimes it is included to attract a larger audience

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 10 Jul 2020, 05:27

Ellylion wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 05:25
Sushan wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 10:37 Despite all the dangers and the exhaustion from the expedition, Grant, the protagonist, finds time for sexual encounters.

Has the author depicted the true human nature? Or is this inclusion just to attract the readers who are fond of sexually explicit content? Is sexual content really necessary for fiction?
I guess, when someone is in danger, sexual encounters really matter I am not against sex in the books, but I can admit that sometimes it is included to attract a larger audience

Yes, it can attract some audience, but at the same time it can avert some as well

Marvin85 · Post by **Marvin85** » 10 Jul 2020, 05:41

Though sex is a natural activity, I believe it cannot enrich the writer`s work. Authors have to be cautious on adding sexually explicit staff because it can scare away audiences who in the first place developed interest in their work.

TCG · Post by **TCG** » 10 Jul 2020, 05:47

I wouldn't say it's not necessary, or it is required, but I think such content may indeed attract few audiences who are easily caught by this feature in fiction. Anyway, I prefer that it is usually a way to handle tension-packed novels.

Harty Muli · Post by **Harty Muli** » 10 Jul 2020, 10:07

I think sex completes Grant as a protagonist as he is projected as one who is control of the situation he finds himself in. Plus I think it makes a book realistic.

Tan TR · Post by **Tan TR** » 10 Jul 2020, 10:08

I guess the sex element of sex was important to the author, however, I found it to be a bit unrealistic and even at times annoying. I mean, the story could have moved on a lot faster without the sexual content of it.

Tan TR · Post by **Tan TR** » 10 Jul 2020, 10:29

If the sex element of it was actually an essential part of the story, is hard to tell. However, I guess it is something subjecting. I found it a bit unnecessary to the story. But either way, to all their own.

Timothy Rucinski · Post by **Timothy Rucinski** » 10 Jul 2020, 11:12

Personally, I would have preferred that there was more eroticism to the story, emphasizing the effects of the aphrodisiacs in the air. Certainly, when Grant started bed-hopping with a second partner, I questioned his decision. But clearly, there were chemicals leading to making love to others besides Irina, and that made total sense. Too often sex is seen as dirty or sinful, but in this type of Garden of Eden environment, it seemed appropriate for these newly enhanced humans to embrace their sexuality. The violent emotions, certainly over the top near the end of the story, are counterbalanced with the emotions of intimacy. I am thankful that the sexual activities, although very muted by the author with respect to descriptions, are presented as natural inclinations and not as deviant behavior.

NellyDee29 · Post by **NellyDee29** » 10 Jul 2020, 11:16

I think the author was trying to portray the true nature of humans. Humans have sexual desires, and that's what happened to Grant. So I think to make it real, the author had to include it.

Miraphery · Post by **Miraphery** » 10 Jul 2020, 15:46

I too wonder where he found the time in the midst of the expedition. It was much and was totally unnecessary. I've read great book without sex scenes.

Lizziemarcel · Post by **Lizziemarcel** » 10 Jul 2020, 17:20

Personally, I didn't see anything wrong with sex in the book. Human beings have feeling and once in while may want to satisfy an urge no matter what so,.... it's an excellent read for me.

Ashley-Osuna · Post by **Ashley-Osuna** » 10 Jul 2020, 17:32

I don't think that the sex was necessary to the plot of the book, however I am not against it. I just brushed past it, I think it is mostly personal preference. Some might have hated it, I honestly did not care.

Jorge Leon Salazar · Post by **Jorge Leon Salazar** » 10 Jul 2020, 18:18

Actually, sex was not necessary but it also doesn't improper if it is well managed, it is part of life. In this case, for example, the constant interactions with Irina contributed to that and was expected.