The Hare With The Amber Eyes

264 wood and ivory carvings, none of them bigger than a matchbox: Edmund de Waal was entranced when he first encountered the collection in his great uncle Iggie's Tokyo apartment. When he later inherited the 'netsuke', they unlocked a story far larger and more dramatic than he could ever have imagined.

From a burgeoning empire in Odessa to fin de siecle Paris, from occupied Vienna to Tokyo, Edmund de Waal traces the netsuke's journey through generations of his remarkable family against the backdrop of a tumultuous century.



Lorraine Daniell - September 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM

The meeting was attended by JB, CDaC, CH, and LD. Apoligies received from AG and SB.

It was agreed that "The Hare with The Amber Eyes" although some found it hard going until half way through was much enjoyed by those who read it to the end. An imported historical account of Jewish life in Paris and Vienna before during and after the war. It was generally agreed the book should be given a rating of 4-5 stars.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 15th October at 2pm (note time change). At JB's house.

The chosen book for this meeting is "Gone Girl" By Gillian Flynn.