An inspiring reference work from the pen of the late critic Harold Bloom. Bloom's vast and deep reading experience is summed up in a collection of brief synopses of novels that he recommends to all readers. I consider this a companion to his critical commentary, How to Read and Why. I recommend this for all readers who want to have a guide to the best novels. ( )

The capstone effort of one of the great literary critics of our time. There will not be another like him. ( )