Book Review: ‘Contrapposto,’ by Dave Eggers

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Dave Eggers' new novel follows an artist navigating a world obsessed with trends and superficial appeal. The protagonist grapples with maintaining his creative integrity and relevance as artistic fashions shift around him. Eggers delivers what the critic calls a 'satisfyingly old-school' narrative, one that engages traditional novelistic concerns about authenticity, purpose, and artistic fulfillment. The book explores the tension between commercial viability and genuine creative expression, themes that have long occupied Eggers' fiction. Through his protagonist's struggle, Eggers examines what it means to hold onto one's artistic spark in an era of ephemeral tastes.