Sappho's Leap by Erica Jong

Sappho's Leap

Erica Jong

352 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
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Sappho's Leap is a journey back 2,600 years to inhabit the mind of the greatest love poet the world has ever known. At the age of fourteen, Sappho is seduced by the beautiful poet Alcaeus, plots with him to overthrow the dictator of their island, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
emotional 57%
reflective 52%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 19%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 31%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.31

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