The Hare with Amber Eyes

The Hare with Amber Eyes, penned by Edmund de Waal, is a gripping narrative that has captivated readers worldwide, earning the prestigious title of a Number One Sunday Times Bestseller and clinching the Costa Biography Award in 2010. This remarkable story unfolds with 264 intricately carved wood and ivory pieces, each no larger than a matchbox. Edmund de Waal's fascination began in his great uncle Iggie's Tokyo apartment, where he first encountered these "netsuke." Upon inheriting the collection, he unearthed a story that spanned continents and generations, far exceeding his expectations in scope and drama. The journey of these netsuke takes readers from the flourishing empire in Odessa through the opulence of fin de siècle Paris, the turmoil of occupied Vienna, and finally to Tokyo. Against the backdrop of a complex and turbulent century, de Waal traces the remarkable history of his family. Praised by critics, including Frances Wilson of the Sunday Times who described it as a masterpiece, and Diana Athill, who acclaimed it as a "complex and beautiful book," The Hare with Amber Eyes is a literary treasure. ISBN-13: 9780099539551 Author: Edmund de Waal Publisher: Vintage Publishing Language: English Binding: Paperback Publication Year: 2011 Pages: 368 Dimensions: 114×199×28 mm Weight: 318 g