Fear of Flying by Erica Jong

Fear of Flying

Erica Jong with Jennifer Weiner (Contributor)

384 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics erotica feminism challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

After five years, Isadora Wing has come to a crossroads in her marriage: Should she and her husband stay together or get divorced? Accompanying her husband to an analysts’ conference in Vienna, she ditches him and strikes out on her own, crisscros...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,059 reviews

Moods

funny 74%
reflective 62%
adventurous 39%
emotional 37%
challenging 25%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 13%
sad 9%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 25%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.35

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