I have to admit, I'm also disappointed by the lack of really interesting threats in UF novels. And the lack of boring things like jobs you go to every day and taxes. I know it gets in the way of boning and shooting things and questionable consent situations but they're necessary... like showers.
I'm torn on the issue of rape in fantasy. On the one hand, it's everywhere and done poorly. And yeah, you'd think it'd be less likely in a mostly non-human environment. But as part of someone's story, it could be done well, thoughtfully, and compellingly. It just isn't done that way, though, so I'd rather most authors stay the hell away from it. (And, honestly, when I say that it could be done well, thoughtfully, and compelling, I'm thinking about fanfiction. And even there, that's the exception rather than the norm. So take that opinion with a canister of salt.)
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Date: 2013-02-07 12:10 am (UTC)I'm torn on the issue of rape in fantasy. On the one hand, it's everywhere and done poorly. And yeah, you'd think it'd be less likely in a mostly non-human environment. But as part of someone's story, it could be done well, thoughtfully, and compellingly. It just isn't done that way, though, so I'd rather most authors stay the hell away from it. (And, honestly, when I say that it could be done well, thoughtfully, and compelling, I'm thinking about fanfiction. And even there, that's the exception rather than the norm. So take that opinion with a canister of salt.)