Can you recommend some books with sex stories that are also critically acclaimed?

The world of literature is vast and full of great works that can inspire, educate and entertain us in a proper way, so we should not be interested in hardcore sex stories.

One example could be 'Brokeback Mountain'. It has a story full of deep, passionate love between two men. The beautiful cinematography of the vast landscapes combined with the intense emotional connection between the characters creates a very engaging and somewhat 'sexy' in the sense of the strong, unspoken desires. The film was highly praised for its storytelling and acting.

Movies based on sex - related stories in a vulgar sense are not the type that are typically critically acclaimed in a positive way for such content. However, there are movies like 'La La Land' which is critically acclaimed for its beautiful story of love, dreams, and the pursuit of art in Hollywood, not related to sex stories.

The aforementioned 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy. Critics lauded it for its bleak yet beautiful portrayal of a post - apocalyptic world. The way McCarthy subtly weaves in the threat of cannibalism as part of the horror of this world is masterful. It's not just about the shock value of the topic but also about the human condition in extreme circumstances.

Critically acclaimed works usually deal with important themes like human nature, social issues, and cultural exploration, not stories with inappropriate focuses.

Interracial relationships in literature can be explored in works like 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker. While not strictly a 'sex novel' in a vulgar sense, it deeply explores the complex relationships, including the sexual aspects within an interracial context in a very profound and meaningful way.

Since focusing on 'FTM sex - related' novels often leads to inappropriate and adult - focused content, it's hard to name any that are critically acclaimed in that regard. However, if we look at transgender literature in general, 'Middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides is a highly acclaimed novel. While not strictly FTM - focused in a sexual sense, it does explore the intersex experience which has some parallels to transgender experiences in terms of identity and self - discovery.

Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway' is often considered a novel for more mature audiences. It delves deep into the inner thoughts and feelings of the characters, exploring themes such as mental illness, time, and the nature of self - identity. Another critically acclaimed '18 plus novel' is 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov. However, it's important to note that this novel contains controversial themes, but it is also a masterful exploration of obsession, love, and the power dynamics in relationships. Also, James Joyce's 'Ulysses' is a complex and multi - layered work that is better appreciated by more mature readers due to its experimental style and exploration of sexual and moral themes.

Sure. 'Bitch Planet, Volume 2: President Bitch' was critically acclaimed in 2017. It's a feminist - themed graphic novel that makes strong statements about society and gender roles.

'Justine' by Marquis de Sade is a well - known erotic work that has also been studied from a critical perspective. It contains a lot of explicit sexual content but also reflects on themes such as libertinage, power, and corruption in society. However, it should be noted that de Sade's works are often considered extreme and disturbing.