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aront's review against another edition
3.0
Since reading Proust can take years, this guide provides a useful summary of the books and characters which can serve as a "refresher" between books. I am just about to start book 4, and it's been months since I finished book 3, so the book summaries were a good reminder of "the story thus far.".
The short biography and background chapters are also useful. On the whole, though, there aren't any great or even new insights here. Mary Ann Caws book covers most of the same info found in these background chapters with more useful insights and fantastic illustrations.
I'm still waiting for the annotated Proust or something like Ulysses Seen (I realize there is a graphic novel version, but Ulysses Seen is also annotated).
The short biography and background chapters are also useful. On the whole, though, there aren't any great or even new insights here. Mary Ann Caws book covers most of the same info found in these background chapters with more useful insights and fantastic illustrations.
I'm still waiting for the annotated Proust or something like Ulysses Seen (I realize there is a graphic novel version, but Ulysses Seen is also annotated).
ajitate's review against another edition
5.0
One of the more accessible Proust guides I've read, and there have been a few! A comprehensive summary with commentary on meaning and things to look for. I think this book is especially helpful to those already reading who maybe needed a rest between books and so need a reminder of where things are up to and where they've come from. Very easy to read.
pjv1013's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
steven_nobody's review against another edition
5.0
This book, my constant companion for four months.... couldn't have done it without it.
bensmith030's review against another edition
See "In Search Of Lost Time" explanation
hollyevaallen's review against another edition
5.0
If you need a reading guide for Proust-this is it.
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