The Hours
by Michael Cunningham
The Hours by Michael Cunningham holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 97.5K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 230 pages.
About The Hours
In 1920s London, Virginia Woolf is fighting against her rebellious spirit as she attempts to make a start on her new novel. A young wife and mother, broiling in a suburb of 1940s Los Angeles, yearns to escape and read her precious copy of Mrs Dalloway. And Clarissa Vaughan steps out of her smart Greenwich village apartment in 1990s New York to buy flowers for a party she is hosting for a dying friend.The Hours recasts the classic story of Woolf's Mrs Dalloway in a startling new light. Moving effortlessly across the decades and between England and America, this exquisite novel intertwines the worlds of three unforgettable women.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Cunningham |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 230 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 97,462 |
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What genre is The Hours?
The Hours is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Hours worth reading?
Based on 97.5K reader ratings, The Hours has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Hours?
The Hours has 230 pages.
Who wrote The Hours?
The Hours was written by Michael Cunningham. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for The Hours?
The ISBN-13 for The Hours is 9780312305060.0.
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