The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Last Unicorn
Book Review: A truly classic tale
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best fantasy books of all time -- don't let the subject matter fool you; this book is as enjoyable for an adult as for a kid. Even moreso, perhaps, because an adult reader will pick up on the subtleties -- themes of hope, despair, of the endurance of mystery and fantasy in the world, of what it means to be noble and heroic, or how to find one's place in the world -- and a few touches of truly wonderful metatheatricality. So very highly recommended.Book Review: A unique and magical fairy tale
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up this book after reading the Nebula award-winning novelette "Two Hearts," which is really a sequel to The Last Unicorn. Had I not read "Two Hearts," I would have passed on this book, based on the title alone. Unicorns - along with rainbows and ponies - are for little girls. Right? If not for "Two Hearts," I would have never purchased The Last Unicorn, and I would have missed out on one of the most enchanting and beautifully written books I have ever read.
With a little over two hundred pages, this book is not long, but it's not a children's book - not really - and it's not an especially easy read. The writing is thick with metaphor and simile. Where another book might present you with an original figure of speech here or a new turn of phrase there, and you might smile at the cleverness, The Last Unicorn turns up ten on every page. This book will sparkle in your mind long after you set it down.
The story is a fairy tale. Not a retelling, not a twist on a story we all know, but a unique and original story. The world and the characters are wonderfully drawn, their dilemmas are real, and the story is by turns both humorous and profound. This book as achieved the status of a fantasy classic, and very deservedly so. If you count yourself a fan of the fantasy genre, and haven't read this book, then you should.
Book Review: Absoluetly Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
This is hands down the best book I have ever read. When I was younger, I had seen the movie. I bought the movie and litterally, learned every line. I knew the whole entire thing by heart. Then I bought the book and fell more in love. Beagle dealt with serious issues such as immortality and depression. But he touched on the fairy tale light hearted story I was looking for. He described things amazingly well and made me really believe what was going on. Seriously, Buy this book as soon as you can, you will not regret it.Book Review: Alive with dimension and fantasy
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a richly detail book. It glows with the feeling of lost remembrance and regret. The unicorn, all alone in her single existence, must learn to force change into the closed world in which she lives and Schmendrick, the fumbling magician must release his power as Nikos had forseen. The characters of King Haggard and Prince Lir show the opposite lives which can be lived and the different paths which can be taken. A truly captivating book with intense expression and depth.Book Review: Am I just completely out of it?
Summary: 3 Stars
ok...I found this book to be incredibly depressing and it failed to capture my imagination at all. Beagle's use of language is one I can respect and maybe even appreciate for what it is, but i just cannot enjoy it. I never felt the true flow of the story. In fact, there were a lot of times when i found all the characters to be quite annoying. All in all, I thought the book was ok. The plot was very imaginative and such, but it just didn't appeal to me at all. But hey, if anyone wants to talk to me about this and explain what i may have missed, feel free to e-mail me.