68 pages • 2 hours read
Michael CunninghamA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Michael Cunningham's The Hours is lauded for its intricate narrative structure and profound character exploration. Critics praise its homage to Virginia Woolf, though some find it overly complex and dense. The novel’s richly emotional prose captivates many, despite occasional criticisms of its pacing. Overall, a compelling, if challenging, read.
A reader who would enjoy The Hours by Michael Cunningham is likely drawn to complex, layered narratives and character-driven stories. They may appreciate literary fiction akin to Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and Ian McEwan's Atonement, given Cunningham's intertextual homage and exploration of intertwining lives and emotional depth.
Recommended
Lexile Level
960L