The Hours (Michael Cunningham)

*The Hours* by Michael Cunningham weaves together the lives of three women—Virginia Woolf, a modern-day woman named Laura Brown, and Clarissa Vaughan—whose stories are connected through themes of obsession, identity, and the search for meaning. The novel explores how their choices, hopes, and struggles with depression and fulfillment intersect across different times, highlighting the impact of literature and personal relationships on their lives. It reflects on the complexities of navigating inner emotions and societal expectations, ultimately illustrating how moments of joy and despair shape human experience across generations.