--- product_id: 3881405 title: "The Position: A Novel" price: "฿1070" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/3881405-the-position-a-novel store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Position: A Novel **Price:** ฿1070 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Position: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** ฿1070 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/3881405-the-position-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Position: A Novel [Wolitzer, Meg] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Position: A Novel Review: A LEGACY OF THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION - The time was the mid-seventies. Paul and Roz Mellow lived in a suburb called Wontaucket, and on a "normal" weekend, their four children are spending the day alone while their parents are off giving a lecture. The second oldest child, Michael, discovers the mysterious tome on a top shelf, bookended by something innocuous, but he is curious. Something about the way it seems almost hidden.... From that point on, the story unfolds as the children discover what the book entails and secretly share its contents upstairs on the "children's floor." The children are Holly, the oldest; Michael; Dashiell and Claudia. Their lives will never be the same again. When Paul and Roz first met, he was studying psychoanalysis and Roz was his patient. They broke their first rules by getting involved with each other, which resulted in Paul's removal from the program. Writing a bestselling "Joy of Sex" type book was not something they actually planned to do, and they were unprepared for the rousing success of this book...and surprised, somewhat, by how the book ultimately changed the shape of their lives. The story is really about what happens after the book's publication. How the family comes apart at some point, when Roz falls in love with someone else. In the thirty years after the book, we glimpse moments in the children's complicated lives, with their conflicts and issues; we see the parents move on individually and then with other partners; and then, we watch and wonder when a publisher wants to reissue the book. That is when Michael goes to Florida (at his mother's request) to try to persuade the reluctant Paul to agree--for Paul has been against the idea and is still bitter about the divorce. The author's portrayal of each of the characters, with their past and present moments, reveals how each of them struggle with the legacy of the book. Of all the children, Holly is the remote one, living in LA and refusing to share in any of the family gatherings. During her youth, we saw her submerse herself in drugs; now she cocoons with her husband and child. Claudia has always felt inferior in many ways. Not pretty enough or talented enough, even though this is an incorrect appraisal. Dashiell comes to terms early with his homosexuality, and seems the happiest of the four children. Michael is successful, but is struggling with depression; an antidepressant he takes has negative sexual side effects. In the end, there are celebratory moments after the second launch of the book, and everyone (except Holly) gathers for the occasion. In some ways, each family member has finally come to terms with the book--at last. But what lingering foreshadowing hovers over each of them, even as they celebrate? What unexpected life-altering moments lie just ahead? Even as the story ended without answering some of these questions, there was a sense that somehow the characters would stumble along through whatever came next--because they had overcome the downside of their past. The Position: A Novel was poignant and funny, with sharply drawn characters to which I could relate (except for Holly). Even though she is portrayed as the remote one, I believe that more could have been revealed about her. This omission left a cavernous hole in the canvas. Coming of age in the seventies left its mark in various ways on those of us who had the opportunity (or curse!) to call that time our own. Wolitzer skillfully unlayers the facets of the sexual revolution and its impact on all who lived through it, and leaves the reader with the notion that family connections come in a variety of forms. Four stars. Review: Indie movie worthy - This book was amazing. A little hard to read at so points with the run on sentences, but absolutely amazing. I could totally see this being made into a beautifully depicted indie dark humor rom-com. The characters were complex and relatable. The imagery transported you back to the 70s without being so specific you need stop and really piece every last knick-knack in place before you can continue on with the next scene. Truly an enjoyable piece. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #364,027 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,461 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #7,586 in Contemporary Women Fiction #13,249 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (947) | | Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.8 x 8 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0743261801 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0743261807 | | Item Weight | 9.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 307 pages | | Publication date | June 13, 2006 | | Publisher | Scribner | ## Images ![The Position: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61p4pzoOQiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A LEGACY OF THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION *by L***W on August 14, 2010* The time was the mid-seventies. Paul and Roz Mellow lived in a suburb called Wontaucket, and on a "normal" weekend, their four children are spending the day alone while their parents are off giving a lecture. The second oldest child, Michael, discovers the mysterious tome on a top shelf, bookended by something innocuous, but he is curious. Something about the way it seems almost hidden.... From that point on, the story unfolds as the children discover what the book entails and secretly share its contents upstairs on the "children's floor." The children are Holly, the oldest; Michael; Dashiell and Claudia. Their lives will never be the same again. When Paul and Roz first met, he was studying psychoanalysis and Roz was his patient. They broke their first rules by getting involved with each other, which resulted in Paul's removal from the program. Writing a bestselling "Joy of Sex" type book was not something they actually planned to do, and they were unprepared for the rousing success of this book...and surprised, somewhat, by how the book ultimately changed the shape of their lives. The story is really about what happens after the book's publication. How the family comes apart at some point, when Roz falls in love with someone else. In the thirty years after the book, we glimpse moments in the children's complicated lives, with their conflicts and issues; we see the parents move on individually and then with other partners; and then, we watch and wonder when a publisher wants to reissue the book. That is when Michael goes to Florida (at his mother's request) to try to persuade the reluctant Paul to agree--for Paul has been against the idea and is still bitter about the divorce. The author's portrayal of each of the characters, with their past and present moments, reveals how each of them struggle with the legacy of the book. Of all the children, Holly is the remote one, living in LA and refusing to share in any of the family gatherings. During her youth, we saw her submerse herself in drugs; now she cocoons with her husband and child. Claudia has always felt inferior in many ways. Not pretty enough or talented enough, even though this is an incorrect appraisal. Dashiell comes to terms early with his homosexuality, and seems the happiest of the four children. Michael is successful, but is struggling with depression; an antidepressant he takes has negative sexual side effects. In the end, there are celebratory moments after the second launch of the book, and everyone (except Holly) gathers for the occasion. In some ways, each family member has finally come to terms with the book--at last. But what lingering foreshadowing hovers over each of them, even as they celebrate? What unexpected life-altering moments lie just ahead? Even as the story ended without answering some of these questions, there was a sense that somehow the characters would stumble along through whatever came next--because they had overcome the downside of their past. The Position: A Novel was poignant and funny, with sharply drawn characters to which I could relate (except for Holly). Even though she is portrayed as the remote one, I believe that more could have been revealed about her. This omission left a cavernous hole in the canvas. Coming of age in the seventies left its mark in various ways on those of us who had the opportunity (or curse!) to call that time our own. Wolitzer skillfully unlayers the facets of the sexual revolution and its impact on all who lived through it, and leaves the reader with the notion that family connections come in a variety of forms. Four stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Indie movie worthy *by C***E on January 3, 2014* This book was amazing. A little hard to read at so points with the run on sentences, but absolutely amazing. I could totally see this being made into a beautifully depicted indie dark humor rom-com. The characters were complex and relatable. The imagery transported you back to the 70s without being so specific you need stop and really piece every last knick-knack in place before you can continue on with the next scene. Truly an enjoyable piece. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Just ok *by E***N on January 27, 2014* This was a fine book but definitely not good. An easy read. Nothing spectacular. Entertaining enough I suppose but nothing I would tell a friend to read. Plot had spots of being good but then being boring. Characters were ok, not great enough to really get you into the book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/3881405-the-position-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/3881405-the-position-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*