So, I finally read the first book of the infamous Gor series. It was not as fetish-laden as I had come to expect based on discussions of this series. Norman is more blatant with his sexism, but I've seen similar from other authors from the 60s. Niven, Heinlein, I think Norman is in illustrious company. But from what I hear the series gets even worse as it goes on, so I have little desire to continue.

All in all the book was OK mainly because it wasn't just as bad as I had expected. "Sexist pulp" sums it up pretty much.