Fear of Flying by Erica Jong

Fear of Flying

Erica Jong with Noma Bar (Illustrator)

299 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics erotica feminism challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

A striking deluxe edition commemorating the 40th anniversary of Erica Jong's groundbreaking classicBefore Hannah from Girls, Anastasia Steele from Fifty Shades of Grey, and Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City, there was Isadora Wing, the uninhib...

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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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