The Sex Life of the Gods by Michael Knerr | Audio Books Classic 2

Audiobook: The Sex Life of the Gods by Michael Knerr. Janet was more than a beautiful woman. She was white heat and surging womanhood all dolled up in a body like that of a French movie star. She was as wanton as a Polynesian dancer and as demanding as a nympho. Beth Danson was about twenty-five and, besides her deep auburn-brown hair and lovely face, she boasted an equally attractive body. He found himself captivated by the warm thrust of her breasts beneath the silk blouse. The clear milk of her flesh, at the “V” of her throat excited him in a strange way. When he thought of her as his wife, it was frightening. It was as though someone had tossed him a woman and expected him to just fall into the routine of marriage. It wouldn’t be hard to come to love this woman, but it would take awhile. Hell, he didn’t know her. She was a complete stranger who had suddenly told him they were married. _ 1. I give it a five instead of a four because of all the non-SF buffs who just had to read this and then rate it by whatever arbitrary standards they have for other genres. It is what it is. A 50 cent SF novel from the early '60's and nothing more. It is an enjoyable (yeah, somewhat sexist) romp that caters to its fan of the day. Surprisingly, this would not be the typical female reader of 50+ years later. Go figure. Here's the deal - I don't go ripping on Chick Lit by other authors and judge it as I would this particular story. Others should do the same. And often I don't give a rating because personal taste driving your rating doesn't do anything to others who DO like this genre and are looking for stories to read. 2. The ending is not abrupt for the time nor genre. Again, what are people judging on? It kind of reminds me of people who automatically don't like old movies - because they aren't in color. Look, the story was at its end. The author didn't drag it out and spoon feed every possible follow up for you. That's the way a lot of olde stories were written unlike today where we seem to need to know every detail of a FICTIONAL character's future. Please. 3. All things considered, the book was breaking some new ground. Alien romantic interactions. In a hand full of years after this book Capt. Kirk and Star Trek would be trumpeted for breaking that new ground. Ground already covered here. If you like old classic-styled SF, this book is for you. If you are worried about your views on sexism, feminism, or what else you may have being offended by the state of things over 50 years ago, then give it a pass.