The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Last Unicorn
Book Review: A enchanting fantasy
Summary: 5 Stars
A unicorn overhears some hunters talking as they pass through her forest. They say that unicorns are gone from the world. The unicorn is so shocked that she makes up her mind to leave her forest and search for the other unicorns. She learns that she is indeed the last of her kind and that unicorns have been gone so long, people no longer know what they look like. The sad unicorn continues on her quest and meets an unforgetable cast of characters. There's a lot of obstacles that she goes through and I won't spoil it for you, but just be prepared for a really touching ending!When I was little, I loved to watch the movie version of THE LAST UNICORN. I was going through a phase of horses, ponies, unicorns, and flying horses, so nothing pleased me more than that mystical animation, though the drawing was a bit rough and I didn't really understand it. Recently, my little sister discovered the tape lying about the house and proceeded to watch it. Now she too is caught in the frenzy. I watched it with her more than a couple of times and marveled at the delightful story with its original plot that I missed when I was young. I discovered that there was a book and managed to get a hold of a copy. . . .
THE LAST UNICORN was a fantastic read and now ranks as one of my favorite fantasy books, though the text is a bit easy. The book provides the unicorn fan with details that satisfy. However, I wasn't able to enjoy it as well because it is almost exactly like the movie, which I found really disappointing becuase I was hoping for a bit more. ...Oh well, this was still a treat to read and I recommend it to everyone (just take a break from the movie beforehand)!
Book Review: A grave and conscious faery-tale
Summary: 5 Stars
The Last Unicorn, despite its cute title, is a novel both casual and profound, mythical and familiar, quirky and solemn. Combine Alice in Wonderland with The Hobbit, and then add something darker and more grown up.
While many are familiar with this tale through the children's movie, Peter S. Beagle's classic faery-story tells a much deeper story than the literal, visual representation. It is a tale of second-rate magicians, tragic heroes, and of the ancient, uncontrollable magic of the earth and sea. It is as much philosophy as fantasy, which is of course, the very best sort; It is this trait that sets Beagle alongside C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and the rest of the Inklings. The deepest themes are conveyed, to the discerning reader, through a butterfly's inane ravings, through a gypsy witch's offhand remarks, through the unicorn's intuition.
There is tragedy here, wry laughter too, love lost and spirit-touching symbolism, wrapped in a tone that will make you smile and sigh, feeling nostalgic about magic.
Book Review: A literary masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
The Last Unicorn is one of my new favorite books. I would have given it all the stars in the sky if I could.
The characters had such depth and feeling that you feel like you've known them your whole life. It might be hard to understand if you haven't read the book (at least it was for me), but one sentance is beautiful, sad and funny all at the same time. I never wanted it to end.
Everyone who loves fantasy must read The Last Unicorn. When you finish it, you will never forget it.
Book Review: A must for any children's collection!
Summary: 5 Stars
Recently, I had the great fortune to meet the author. HE is wonderful!!!!
He signed our books for the many children we love and his reading of this was a thrill.
Beagle is a story teller of the best kind and he continues to write wonderful stories
for children of all ages ( including grandparents).
The video is also a must. Yes, it is different but it is a classic for my children
and their little ones!
Book Review: A must read for serious SF&F readers and writers
Summary: 5 Stars
Beagle's tale of the last unicorn in the world is wonderfully fairytale-esq. It is sad and funny and very well written. It pokes fun at the conventions of SF&F storytelling even as it employs these same cliches. Very witty and wonderful for adults and children alike.