Is Sex really necessary?

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 08 Jul 2020, 04:30

Bodex2000 wrote: ↑07 Jul 2020, 21:07 I think that after all the exertions, sex seems to be a release. The protagonist needs to feel alive after the life or death situations. It's an evolution thing

That is a fair argument. It is a relief for most

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 08 Jul 2020, 04:34

yapashley wrote: ↑08 Jul 2020, 01:46 The story loses its quality when it seems like the story is all about sex. Though I do think that sex is necessary for some books, I personally think it was not needed for this one.

For some books it is necessary, but for some it is not

Nama Winnie · Post by **Nama Winnie** » 08 Jul 2020, 08:49

Sushan wrote: ↑07 Jul 2020, 20:15
Nama Winnie wrote: ↑07 Jul 2020, 17:59
Guda LM wrote: ↑07 Jul 2020, 15:36 The book is fictional, but it is derived from human nature and behavior. Sex is one such aspect and therefore, necessary for a holistic depiction.
You do on not think sometimes the sex seems odd or out of place in some books?
That is my point. If the reader feels that its use is either odd or out of place, that simply makes it unnecessary

I agree, even a romance can be great without the sex, but I would prefer a well written scene than a poorly done one

GiselleBengochea · Post by **GiselleBengochea** » 08 Jul 2020, 09:49

Congratulations again Sushan! Once again you have raised an incredible topic!

Henrytbab · Post by **Henrytbab** » 08 Jul 2020, 11:33

The simple answer is no.

Julie-p · Post by **Julie-p** » 08 Jul 2020, 12:14

A detailed sexual content isn't really necessary for any fiction. Though, if the character isn't ace, it does makes sense to have sex scenes. I just dislike when they became to detailed, it definitively doesn't add anything to the story.

Joseph_ngaruiya · Post by **Joseph_ngaruiya** » 08 Jul 2020, 14:59

diana lowery wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 13:51 I think that the sex component was the science fiction element because it was caused by the hormone-producing plant that caused them all to be aroused and fertile. I don't think it was necessary to the story; I think it was annoying.

I agree with your first statement that it was the science fiction element, but I don't think it was annoying.

Zubayydah · Post by **Zubayydah** » 08 Jul 2020, 17:34

I second that. A lot of times sex is only present in novels as entertainment, whether it is relevant to the story or not. A good book does not need any of that. The story should speak for itself.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 08 Jul 2020, 18:24

GiselleBengochea wrote: ↑08 Jul 2020, 09:49 Congratulations again Sushan! Once again you have raised an incredible topic!

Thank you so much for the kind admiration

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 08 Jul 2020, 18:26

Henrytbab wrote: ↑08 Jul 2020, 11:33 The simple answer is no.

If this question had a simple answer, this conversation won't get this far

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 08 Jul 2020, 18:27

Julie-p wrote: ↑08 Jul 2020, 12:14 A detailed sexual content isn't really necessary for any fiction. Though, if the character isn't ace, it does makes sense to have sex scenes. I just dislike when they became to detailed, it definitively doesn't add anything to the story.

Detailed such scenes are only seperate scenes, most of the times. But some stories depend on them for character development

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 08 Jul 2020, 18:27

Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑08 Jul 2020, 14:59
diana lowery wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 13:51 I think that the sex component was the science fiction element because it was caused by the hormone-producing plant that caused them all to be aroused and fertile. I don't think it was necessary to the story; I think it was annoying.
I agree with your first statement that it was the science fiction element, but I don't think it was annoying.

Yes, the author has his reasons for its inclusion. How you perceive it is your personal preference

Stephanie Elizabeth · Post by **Stephanie Elizabeth** » 08 Jul 2020, 19:07

While I don't think it was necessary for the book, the author obviously thought it was. I was surprised that with all Grant had going on that he actually had time to think about sex!

Maconstewart · Post by **Maconstewart** » 08 Jul 2020, 19:33

Although I believe sex to be a natural part of our lives, I do believe we have evolved beyond our base urges controlling us. I tend to lose interest in books with too much sexual detail. I know how it's done, I do not need a play by play detailing of it.

AvidBibliophile · Post by **AvidBibliophile** » 08 Jul 2020, 23:01

diana lowery wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 13:51 I think that the sex component was the science fiction element because it was caused by the hormone-producing plant that caused them all to be aroused and fertile. I don't think it was necessary to the story; I think it was annoying.

I wholeheartedly second your opinion. While there was at least an arousal stimulus present that could account for the romps, it was presented in a way that I found undesirable and distracting. It is the primary reason I didn’t get a 4-star feel in the end.