Utz by Bruce Chatwin

154 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced
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Description

Art collector Kaspar Utz takes refuge from the Gestapo horrors of World War II Prague, finding in his Meissen porcelains an exquisite reality and a counterfoil to his part-Jewish heritage

Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
funny 52%
mysterious 47%
informative 36%
lighthearted 36%
challenging 15%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
adventurous 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.59

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