Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do vs The Doubtful Guest: Which Should You Read?
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Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do
“IN NO other civilized nation are the biological aspects of love so distorted and transcended by emphasis upon its sacredness as they are in the United States of America.”
The first book of prose published by either James Thurber or E.B. White, this book combines the humor and genius of both authors to examine those great mysteries of life: romance, love, and marriage.
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The Doubtful Guest
“When they answered the bell on that wild winter night, There was no one expected - and no one in sight.”
"When they answered the bell on that wild winter night, there was no one expected -- and no one in sight. Then they saw something standing on top of an urn, whose peculiar appearance gave them quite a turn..." Thus…
The verdict
- Readers rate The Doubtful Guest highest: The Doubtful Guest 4.4 · Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do 3.8.
- The Doubtful Guest is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 3 for Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do.
- The Doubtful Guest has the widest readership — 4600 ratings behind its score.
- The Doubtful Guest runs the darker storyline; Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The Doubtful Guest
≈ 1h vs 3h for Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do
New to the genre?
The Doubtful Guest
Light vs Moderate for Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do
In the mood for something dark?
The Doubtful Guest
a darker storyline than Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do
Want something lighter?
Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do
an easier tone than The Doubtful Guest
Scores by source
| Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do | The Doubtful Guest | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.4 (4600) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (11) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
Reception
| Is sex necessary?, or, why you always feel the way you do | The Doubtful Guest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 4600 |
| Editions | 41 | 15 |
| Citations | — | 4 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 2392 |
| Reading it now | — | 17 |
| Written reviews | — | 252 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 547 |
| Pages | 212 | 32 |