Hours

Michael Cunningham was raised in Los Angeles and now lives in New York. His first novel, A Home at the End of the World, was published in 1990 and his second, Flesh and Blood, in 1995. His work has been published in the New Yorker.

‘“The Hours” is a book which heightens the perception of the reader. Cunningham’s craftsmanship is overwhelming.’ Robert Farren, Independent on Sunday‘An extremely moving, original and memorable novel.’ Hermione Lee, TLS‘Engrossing, imaginative and humane.’ Richard Francis, Observer‘“The Hours” refracts the lives of three women through the prism of a single day. Michael Cunningham evokes these three discrete characters with rare skill.’ Financial Times‘The concept behind the novel is bold, the execution rich with feeling.’ Helen Dunmore, The Times‘A sensitive marriage of intelligence, integrity and finely textured emotions.’ Sunday Times‘Cunningham has found an American tone which is exhilaratingly modern – tense, tender and completely without strain.’ Guardian