The Sex life of the Gods by Michael Knerr

"The Sex life of the Gods" by Michael Knerr -  Neither about sex nor about Gods.  

This book is published by CreateSpace independent publishing platform. This edition was published in 2012 and has 126 pages.

Nick Danson wakes up in woods. He has crashed an alien ship but has miraculously survived and lost his memory. He returns home to his beautiful wife, Beth, with the help of his identity documents. It's 13 months after his disappearance. In the cabin they own, he meets sexy Janet. Nolan Brice, his best friend, is suspicious of him. 

Where was Nick for 13 months? What did he do in that period? Can Nick start loving Beth all over again? Did he have an affair with Janet before his memory loss?  What was he doing in an alien ship? When the duty calls what will he choose?

The story is interesting. It's not about sex and  it's not about Gods. It's a sci-fi. Another planet in another galaxy. Aliens who are very similar to humans. Scout ships. Advanced technology. Fast space ships. Emotions. It's a heady mix. 

This book was first published in 1962. Although it may not appear cutting edge today, it must be at the time of publication. Even today it is interesting and crisp. Narration is good. The story has not lost its freshness with time.

There are a few erotic scenes to justify the title of the book, but that's it. Book covers looks like a scene from old Hollywood movie. 

Why did I read this book? Curious title.

What I didn't like? Misnomer. 

What did I like?  Crispness. 

A good  travel read.