The Hours

The Hours is a standalone novel that draws inspiration from Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. While it features characters whose lives intersect with Woolf's work, it does not require prior reading of Mrs. Dalloway to be fully appreciated.

The novel was adapted into a critically acclaimed film in 2002, starring Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and Nicole Kidman. The film closely follows the book's narrative structure, interweaving the stories of the three main characters.

The Hours was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1999. It was recognized for its intricate narrative structure and its profound exploration of themes related to identity, mental health, and the search for meaning.