Cunningham praises Roth's prescient novel

Michael Cunningham, author of 'The Hours', recommends Philip Roth's 'The Plot Against America' as essential reading to understand current times. He praises the novel's prophetic literary gift, comparing it to '1984'. The book explores a chilling alternate history of America, resonating with today's political climate.

Summarized from the sources above. Read the originals for the full story.