catherineabarrett's review against another edition
3.0
Eh. Disappointing after The Interestings, which I thought was perfection. Wolitzer is once again adept at writing group dynamics and relationships, but this novel (unlike TI) was plagued with some stilted dialogue and cheap plot twists. 2.5 stars because parts were enjoyable, but for the most part it was just OK. I still look forward to checking out some of Wolitzer's other novels!
taylorturnsapage's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
katebooks's review against another edition
I just don't care to read about sex in such a boring and flat way. Nope. Not for me.
editrixie's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book I've read by Meg Wolitzer, and I'll definitely seek out others. I think I'd thought I was already familiar with her, but I had her confused with Marianne Wiggins. Her characters are well-drawn and the story is compelling but not melodramatic.
jdsatori's review against another edition
3.0
Imagine that your parents wrote a sex manual back in the '70s ... and modeled for the illustrations. That's the premise of The Position, which is an interesting character study of the Mellow family and how they've dealt with the fallout of the sexual revolution. There are some good laughs here, but not a lot of plot.
jacalata's review against another edition
3.0
A mildly annoying book with an interesting premise, I just didn't really care about any of the characters. Maybe it was too spread out across different points of view?
booktothefuture's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kidsleepy's review against another edition
4.0
Now, Meg Wolitzer is an author I can get behind. I loved The Interestings last summer, and while I simply liked The Position, I do really dig her writing style.
ruthlemon08's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable as all Wolitzer books are but I preferred The Female Persuasion and The Interestings. I enjoyed the character development and the switching of focus from one to the next each chapter while time also moved onwards.