Utz
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989
154
Novel • Fiction
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British Literature•
Travel LiteraturePrague • 1960s
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World History1989
Adult
18+ years
In Utz, Bruce Chatwin explores the life of a Czech porcelain collector named Kaspar Utz, who navigates life under a communist regime. The novel delves into themes of obsession, identity, and the impact of political systems on personal desires, all set against the backdrop of 20th-century Prague.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Nostalgic
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Utz by Bruce Chatwin is praised for its captivating prose and exploration of obsession and art collection. Readers appreciate the atmospheric setting and the enigmatic protagonist, Kaspar Utz. Criticisms include a perceived lack of depth in character development and a plot that may feel meandering to some. Overall, the novel intrigues through its subtle commentary on materialism and culture.
A reader who enjoys Utz by Bruce Chatwin likely appreciates art history, Central European culture, and philosophical musings on obsession. Comparable to enthusiasts of The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal, they cherish narratives that explore personal collections and their implications on identity.
4,055 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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154
Novel • Fiction
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British Literature•
Travel LiteraturePrague • 1960s
•
World History1989
Adult
18+ years
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