(.) There is meticulous attention to scene setting, but action almost always happens offstage. ' The Eye of the Storm is conscientious about characterization, to the point of repetition.'One seeks among debased superlatives for words that would convey the grandeur of The Eye of the Storm not in destitute slogans but in tribute to its high intellect, its fidelity to our victories and confusions, its beauty and heroic maturity.' - Shirley Hazzard, The New York Times Book Review.The Eye of the Storm was made into a film in 2011, directed by Fred Schepisi, and starring Charlotte Rampling, Geoffrey Rush, and Judy DavisĪ : an almost perfectly written book - but length and pace might make it too much for some readers.Published shortly after White won the Nobel Prize The Eye of the Storm sold very well, spending several months on the American bestseller lists.General information | review summaries | our review | links | about the author Trying to meet all your book preview and review needs.
