A review by samusc
Sappho's Leap by Erica Jong

emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This was a tough one. While I enjoyed reading about some figures in Sappho's family that I wasn't familiar with, this book was not at all what I hoped it would be. It serves as a potential entry point for further research, but if you're looking for inclusive feminism, this one ain't it.