A review by notthatcosta
The Hours by Michael Cunningham

dark emotional inspiring reflective relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Overall this proved much stronger than the film, with the exception of the Clarissa segments - but I credit Meryl Streep with elevating the source material. I think the book generally benefits with the lack of exposition that's required from the characters because it's almost entirely internal monologues, which reveal far more of their motivations and desires than the film could possibly convey. 
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