Utopia Avenue A Novel
Utopia Avenue, a novel by David Mitchell, is published by Random House Publishing Group on July 14, 2020. This signed edition spans 592 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the fictional British band Utopia Avenue, which emerges from London’s psychedelic scene in 1967. The story captures their rise from the underground clubs of Soho to the brink of fame, exploring the complexities of their journey through music, personal relationships, and the challenges of stardom.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as Utopia Avenue navigates the highs and lows of their tumultuous existence, including performances on television and encounters in iconic locations like the Chelsea Hotel and Laurel Canyon. The novel delves into themes of fame, identity, and the impact of music on life, reflecting on the choices that shape both individuals and their relationships. David Mitchell’s storytelling weaves together elements of fiction, literary exploration, and science fiction, creating a multifaceted view of the band’s life and the era they inhabit.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The long-awaited new novel from the bestselling, prize-winning author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks.
New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • “Mitchell’s rich imaginative stews bubble with history and drama, and this time the flavor is a blend of Carnaby Street and Chateau Marmont.”—The Washington Post
“A sheer pleasure to read . . . Mitchell’s prose is suppler and richer than ever . . . Making your way through this novel feels like riding a high-end convertible down Hollywood Boulevard.”—Slate
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • NPR • USA Today • The Guardian • The Independent • Kirkus Reviews • Men’s Health • PopMatters
Utopia Avenue is the strangest British band you’ve never heard of. Emerging from London’s psychedelic scene in 1967, and fronted by folk singer Elf Holloway, blues bassist Dean Moss and guitar virtuoso Jasper de Zoet, Utopia Avenue embarked on a meteoric journey from the seedy clubs of Soho, a TV debut on Top of the Pops, the cusp of chart success, glory in Amsterdam, prison in Rome, and a fateful American sojourn in the Chelsea Hotel, Laurel Canyon, and San Francisco during the autumn of ’68.
David Mitchell’s kaleidoscopic novel tells the unexpurgated story of Utopia Avenue’s turbulent life and times; of fame’s Faustian pact and stardom’s wobbly ladder; of the families we choose and the ones we don’t; of voices in the head, and the truths and lies they whisper; of music, madness, and idealism. Can we really change the world, or does the world change us?
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