Is Sex really necessary?

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I would be dishonest if I said that the sex scenes in the book were totally unnecessary. For me, sex is a natural occurrence and everyone would normally have urges, it’s now left for you as a person to decide to physically get involved sexually or not. So generally, I think it was just normal for Grant as a young guy to have sex even amidst the quest of finding his Uncle. The book is a good read.

Yes, maybe the author just thought to include some natural behaviours of humans

[Sushan Ekanayake]

For me, sex is important to a book especially when its genre is “romantic/erotic”. That’s what people look forward to, to relate and to feel what the author is trying to say. Sex i s important cause it gives move connection to the content and it gives light to the whole book especially when we say a reader looks forward to that certain kind of topic. I feel like sex is the most awaited part of the book.

It is true for the books of romance and erotic genres. But is it same for other genres as well?

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I was not really necessary to be mentioned but still, I felt this is something author trying to make reader understand that it is a part of the life that not to be forgotten.

It is a part of life, but the timing of its occurrence has to be either proper or logical in a fiction

[Sushan Ekanayake]

The author captured my imaginations with the sex-scene; I really don't think it was a bad idea to include it in the tale. Moreover it was polishing up the plot of Irina and Taylor.

If it helps to develop a sub-plot, then it is really necessary

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I'd say it was the latter. Sex is undeniably the reality of a human being. However, that subject is irrelevant especially that the context of the book doesn't revolve around romantic drama.

That is my point. The relevance of it to the fiction is doubtful

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I would be dishonest if I said that the sex scenes in the book were totally unnecessary. For me, sex is a natural occurrence and everyone would normally have urges, it’s now left for you as a person to decide to physically get involved sexually or not. So generally, I think it was just normal for Grant as a young guy to have sex even amidst the quest of finding his Uncle. The book is a good read.

I agree with you. Sometimes our natural instincts and need take over the pressing issues of life.

That is correct. But most of the time when we give in to those natural urges, we fail

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I wouldn't criticize a book for containing sex scenes, providing they're relevant to the story and tastefully done. It's very difficult to write a 'good' sex scene, which is probably why so many top authors leave the reader at the bedroom door.

Seemingly most of the authors think that it is inappropriate to include extreme sexual scenes with full details

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Sex is part of being human. Scientists are human too! Sex can be introduced into a book for many different reasons, one of which may be to further describe particular characters. I don't see a problem providing it's tackled tastefully, though that is clearly a matter of opinion.

Yes, that opinion is mostly personal. And if it helps the plot, then the inclusion is reasonable

[Sushan Ekanayake]

You said, "despite all the dangers and exhaustion, " last time I checked, sex does play an important role in life. Regular and healthy sex keeps one's brain in top condition, eases stress and a lot more health benefits. My issue is that Grant came out as a womanizer, that is not healthy to me.
So yes, it was necessary to the story, it was a way of him coping. To say the least hehe.

Sex is good for your health, is that so?

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think it was authors attempt to maybe show how realistic the character is by bringing such scenes, but it was totally unnatural and unnecessary. Authors need to know that such scenes do not make the book interesting or gripping, the plot does.

That is very true. The plot is the thing that has to be gripping, not the accessories

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I feel the author added some natural ity to the novel.we can't deny that sexual urges exist, so I believe the author wanted to make the novel more realistic

That is agreeable. The dangers doesn't matter in front of basic human needs

[Tamorie Hargro]

I haven't started reading the book yet, though I will start today, and I can tell you I hadn't even considered sex to be included in this book from the summary and the genre. I'm not extremely fond of sex in action/adventure books as it detracts from the adventurous appeal, in my opinion. While it is often in human nature to desire sexual pleasures (and perhaps one insinuation or occurrence in an adventure book may be acceptable), the physical and mental stresses that adventure places on protagonists don't (or at least shouldn't) allow room for sex scenes.

[Ari Martinez]

Sex is a basic human need/instinct (and every person is different, there are people that deal with their issues through sex), so I can see why the author chose to include it. However, I don't think it was necessary for the plot of this particular story.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I haven't started reading the book yet, though I will start today, and I can tell you I hadn't even considered sex to be included in this book from the summary and the genre. I'm not extremely fond of sex in action/adventure books as it detracts from the adventurous appeal, in my opinion. While it is often in human nature to desire sexual pleasures (and perhaps one insinuation or occurrence in an adventure book may be acceptable), the physical and mental stresses that adventure places on protagonists don't (or at least shouldn't) allow room for sex scenes.

What is included in the plot should be compatible with the genre of the book. Otherwise it will be distracting

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Sex is a basic human need/instinct (and every person is different, there are people that deal with their issues through sex), so I can see why the author chose to include it. However, I don't think it was necessary for the plot of this particular story.

People choose to sooth their stress with sex. But inclusion of it into a book has to be carefully done