Fear of Flying
by Erica Jong
Fear of Flying by Erica Jong holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.44 out of 5, based on 13.1K reader ratings. First published in 1973. The book spans 461 pages.
About Fear of Flying
Bored with her marriage, a psychoanalyst’s wife embarks on a wild, life-changing affairAfter 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, crisscrossing Europe in search of a man who can inspire uninhibited passion. But, as she comes to learn, liberation and happiness are not necessarily the same thing. A literary sensation when first published in 1973, Fear of Flying established Erica Jong as one of her generation’s foremost voices on sex and feminism. Nearly four decades later, the novel has lost none of its insight, verve, or jaw-dropping wit.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Erica Jong |
| Published | 1973 |
| Pages | 461 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Chick-lit, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.44 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,061 |
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What genre is Fear of Flying?
Fear of Flying is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Chick-lit, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Fear of Flying worth reading?
Based on 13.1K reader ratings, Fear of Flying has an average score of 3.44 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Fear of Flying?
Fear of Flying has 461 pages.
Who wrote Fear of Flying?
Fear of Flying was written by Erica Jong. It was first published in 1973.
What is the ISBN for Fear of Flying?
The ISBN-13 for Fear of Flying is 9780451209440.0.
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