Fear of Flying by Erica Jong

Fear of Flying

Erica Jong with Hope Davis (Narrator)

11 hours, 48 minutes • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics erotica feminism challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Originally published in 1973, the groundbreaking, uninhibited story of Isadora Wing and her desire to fly free caused a national sensation. In The New York Times, Henry Miller compared it to his own classic, Tropic of Cancer and predicted that thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,210 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 69%
adventurous 42%
emotional 37%
challenging 26%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 14%
sad 10%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.36

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