The Position by Meg Wolitzer

The Position

Meg Wolitzer

320 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

From the bestselling author of The Wife—Meg Wolitzer’s “hilariously moving, sharply written novel” (USA TODAY), hailed by critics and loved by readers worldwide, with its “dead-on observations about sex, marriage, and the family ties that strangle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 45%
funny 27%
relaxing 27%
lighthearted 18%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.28

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