Book: The hare with amber eyes
Feb. 22nd, 2012 06:19 pmAuthor: Edmund de Waal
Details: (c) Edmund de Waal 2010; Pub Chatto & Windus 2010; ISBN 978-0-701-18417-9
Verdict: The hare with amber eyes is a fascinating and gorgeously written family history.
Reasons for reading it: My parents have been raving about this for ages, and presented it at their bookclub recently.
How it came into my hands: They talked me into borrowing their copy last time I was in Cam.
( detailed review )
So yes, I wouldn't have expected to get into this book, but I can definitely see why my parents were so excited about it.
Details: (c) Edmund de Waal 2010; Pub Chatto & Windus 2010; ISBN 978-0-701-18417-9
Verdict: The hare with amber eyes is a fascinating and gorgeously written family history.
Reasons for reading it: My parents have been raving about this for ages, and presented it at their bookclub recently.
How it came into my hands: They talked me into borrowing their copy last time I was in Cam.
( detailed review )
So yes, I wouldn't have expected to get into this book, but I can definitely see why my parents were so excited about it.
