Listeners react to Erica Jong’s ‘Fear of Flying’
We’ve been broadcasting this seminal 1973 novel about female sexuality and Twitter's been getting hot under the collar...
WARNING: This article contains adult themes and strong language.
The world seemed crammed with available, interesting men, in a way it never was before I was married
Isadora is restless and yearns for the perfect, guiltless, zipless sexual encounter.
Kathy Clugston told everyone to brace themselves (don't say you weren't warned)
For some, it proved to be a bit distracting
Although others managed to complete their chores (in record time)
... and their accounts
People began falling over
And forgetting about the cold weather
There is no watershed on radio...
So you might want to wear headphones whilst listening
As it's not to everyone's taste
Thank you for tuning in
... and if you enjoyed 'Fear of Flying', why not try 'The Life and Loves of a She Devil'?
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