Fear of Flying by Erica Jong

Fear of Flying

Erica Jong

277 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics erotica feminism challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Married for five years to a psychoanalyst, Isadora Wing knows all about daydreams - especially those about sex. She decides she wants to make them real. But as she pursues her ideal of the guiltless, zipless, no-ties, erotic encounter, she learns ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,219 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 70%
adventurous 43%
emotional 38%
challenging 28%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 14%
sad 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.35

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