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Utz

Bruce Chatwin
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Utz

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989

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Bruce Chatwin

Utz

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

154

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

British Literature

Travel Literature
Setting

Prague • 1960s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.8

4,055 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Utz?

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.

3.8

4,055 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

154

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

British Literature

Travel Literature
Setting

Prague • 1960s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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