"I find it off-putting in science-fiction when hyper-sexuality is embedded within a novel for no real reason. From the introduction scene's repeated tactless reference to the scent of sex, the tacky 'flirty' dialogue embedded throughout the novel, to the infatuation with most female leads to be flirtatious with the protagonist - all of this takes the wind out of the sails of a decent sci-fi story, and leaves you saying "did I really just read that cringeworthy line?" and "what genre is this novel"
Here is a review of The Ark.
"I find it off-putting in science-fiction when hyper-sexuality is embedded within a novel for no real reason. From the introduction scene's repeated tactless reference to the scent of sex, the tacky 'flirty' dialogue embedded throughout the novel, to the infatuation with most female leads to be flirtatious with the protagonist - all of this takes the wind out of the sails of a decent sci-fi story, and leaves you saying "did I really just read that cringeworthy line?" and "what genre is this novel"