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The Last Unicorn

The Last Unicorn

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I love this book
Review: This book is fantastic, its great for any age, but I would say that it is geared more for girls, but not to much more. You won't be able to put it down, and I guaruntee you'll reread it over and over! Also, there is a not-so-well-known but simply beautiful cartoon movie of it, I don't kow why the new VHS cover looks so dumb, but its gorgeous, has nice music, and doesn't very to far from the book's plot.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A enchanting fantasy
Review: 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)!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: "Anything can happen in a world that holds such beauty."
Review: It's just like Molly said to Cully, "You have it backward. There's no such person as you, or me, or any of us." Molly Grue and Schmendrick are real, and we are the legends. Thats the way you feel when you're reading this book. I remembered the movie faintly from when I was a child, mainly the nightmares that the Red Bull gave me, and I was wandering through the shelves of the local library and this book jumped out at me. As I looked at its spine I could vaguely remember one line from the movie. "They passed down all the roads long ago, and the Red Bull ran close behind them and covered their footprints." And so of course I checked it out and preceeded to read what I feel is the second greatest fantasy novel I've ever read (right behind Michael Ende's The Neverending Story which you should also read). The descriptive language Beagle uses in this book is like poetry, and ther is always a slight hint of humor that floats around even when your heart is breaking for the amazing cast of characters. I won't try to describe the Molly or Schmendrick or Lir or the unicorn, for my words pale in comparison to Beagle's who makes it seem that she stands there in front of the reader in all her glory. This book is a must for anyone who calls themselves a fan of literature, and especially those who crave magic in their world. This book is beautiful.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: This book is over-rated
Review: I read this book when I was 17 and I never read it again. Like people say, it's poetic and lyrical, but the character development and plot could have been stronger. At times I would get bored and wish the author spent more time on developing the plot and entertaining me. Yes, I like to be entertained and in my free time, I don't want to be bored. The characters are rather dull. Well I kind of liked the prince, but everyone else needed more work. Overall I did like the concept and I recommend that you check it out from the library.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Somewhat of a Dissapointment
Review: I read this book because its recommended to readers of Watership Down and The Hobbit, (two exceptional classics.) I wasn't able to understand why the books would even have been compared. I am sorry to say I can't understand why this book has such good feedback. Its not a terrible book, the writing is decent, and I suppose there is some depth, but nothing to brag about. I found the plot to be somewhat UNcaptivating, but its an easy and fast read so I was able to get through it without much pain. I don't know what age group it was written for, but I thought that there were a few images too scary for anyone below the age of 8. Then again, I cant see what's there for someone past the age of 14. Of course everyone is different and I don't remember what scared me at 6 and 7. I read the book a few months ago, and have since read many more (nearly all better) books, so it isn't in my head to much anymore, but I would call it somewhat of a waste of time. I would like to recommend I book that would certainly stay in the memory of a Watership Down fan, and that's THE BOOK OF THE DUN COW. Its an animal kingdom tale, more mythological than fairytale, extremely well written and charming, and always exciting. Skip this story and check out THE BOOK OF THE DUN COW.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Beautiful, Moving Novel
Review: I am a junior in high school, and while I have been avidly reading all sorts of fantasy novels for years, I have never read a more deeply moving, wonderful book than this one. I first read this novel because I enjoyed the movie so much as a child. Before I began reading, I thought it would be exactly like the movie, beautiful but simple and lighthearted. However, once I started reading, I soon realized that the book is much, much more. Now, I have nothing against simple, straightforward writing, but the symbiosis between humor and poignancy is what really makes this book so priceless. It is such a deep, multi-level novel. One moment the slightly wacky unconventionalism of parts of the story have me laughing out loud, but in the next moment, I read a line of beautiful, deeply-moving prose so wonderful that it makes me cry. Call me weird, but diction stirring enough to make me cry is one of the most gorgeous things on earth. Though a theme is never expressly stated (and the novel is the richer for it), the entire story is deeply thematic. In his mesmerising, poetic style, Beagle expresses the timeless themes of love and sacrifice, and the loss of innocence in order to save the world. The characters are heroes in the truest sense of the word, though unconventional and with a fair share of faults. In the face of sadness and fear, they all struggle to save the world from corruption. However, after they have succeeded, they realize they have grown too much and lived through too much to ever completely fit into their world again. However, they realize the worth of what they have accomplished, and have hope for the furure. The novel doesn't end exactly happily, but it ends with such a feeling of beautiful poignancy, it's better than any completely happy ending ever could be. I am not nearly doing this wonderful book justice. Now that I have actually tried to express my feelings, I realize I don't have the ability to put them into words. Any book that contains lines so stirring and beautiful that they echo in my soul for weeks afterward is well worth your time to read. It is not a child's tale (though it is by NO MEANS "dirty"), for it takes an emotionally mature person to fully experience the many layers of meaning in this work. But if you like novels that cut you to the soul so deeply the impression never fades, read this book. It's an experience you'll never forget.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: not good b/c it's a classic, but a classic b/c it's good!
Review: Oh, if only I had read this book earlier! I only read it for the first time a couple of years ago in a college Fantasy lit. class, and it was arguably the best single volume fantasy tale I had and have ever encountered. I had known of it for some time, but refrained from reading it because I was stupid and didn't think that unicorns were "cool."

Oh, but they are. They are indeed.

This story is incredibly beautiful. It is a fairy tale, but don't let that turn you off to it. It's also post-modern, but don't let that turn you off either. It is the best of both worlds, a unique blend that is really a tribute to the magic of the fantasy genre itself. Anyone who has ever loved magic or simply good reading should pick this up.

The characters are wonderful. My favorites are Captain Cully, a kind of self-proclaimed Robin Hood, and Lir, the ultimate embodiment of innocence and heroism. It is Lir that really makes the book for me. In his never-ending quest to win the heart of the Lady Amalthea (the unicorn in human form), he exhibits a very pure love. His courage moved me to tears as few heroes ever have.

The writing is excellent. Peter Beagle is the best writer ever in my book. His words are never difficult, but they're also never less than magnificent. One line I'll never forget from Unicorn is "the tiny, dry sound of a spider weeping" (isn't that just awesome?). He hasn't written many novels, so it's definitely possible and worth your while to read them all. While this is his most famous, I most highly recommend A Fine and Private Place, the most touching love story I've ever read.

I've never seen the movie. I'm sure it's great. But don't miss out on experiencing the beauty of Beagle's prose. It's nothing short of masterful.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Last Unicorn - An all-time favorite
Review: I love this story in all it's forms, the movie, the book, and even the soundtrack. I first saw the movie, it was captivating and touching. Then I decided I had to read the book. The book is written as fairytale would be, making it even more enchanting. There is more depth and realism in the book than the movie, I would have to say. For example, the reason Schemdrick really wants to become a magician was dismissed in the movie. Each character also had a very unique personality. Schemdrick was jealous of the relationship Molly had with the Unicorn. And Molly pocessed almost every trait a women could have. Lir, was silly and boyish until his love for The Lady Amalthea turned him into a hero. The Unicorn and King Haggard kept a thin veil of mystery around themselves, never letting the reader really get quite as close to them. I found the book impossible to put down, and it moved me even more than the movie. A true classic for fans of fantasy and mythology. Breathtaking!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Childhood favorite...
Review: This is another early favorite of mine but I think that it was the animated movie (available on VHS) that I originally fell in love with. The book is just as good (possibly better!) than the movie (it's been a while). I loved unicorn's when I was young and this book makes you believe in magic and the possibility that unicorns really did exist. I really want the import CD too because the music brings back those wonderful memories as well.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: First Book
Review: When I was seven, my mom got me a copy of this book, for some reason, i had always liked unicorns a lot. this is one of the best researched novels on unicorns i have found. i have used this book many times in my own research to use as helpful reads for many of the people i talk to about unicorns. it goes into detail about many Different Mythologies, not just one specific type, and covers a broad spectrum of ideas and theories pertaining to mythology and its origin, meaning and its meaning in daily life.


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