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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
3/5
First off, I enjoyed the plot of the book but I felt like some scenes were slow. Secondly, I am currently sick so my reviews might be more rushed though then usual
First off, I enjoyed the plot of the book but I felt like some scenes were slow. Secondly, I am currently sick so my reviews might be more rushed though then usual
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've read the book, listened to the audio-book and watched the movie and now I've read the graphic novel. There is magic in each version, but the graphic novel is truly a work of art. Peter Beagle's timeless story paired with stunning illustrations. This is one of those stories that I believe everyone should read at least once.
This is a graphic novel edition of THE LAST UNICORN. My generation grew up loving the animated version of this, and the original novel by Peter S. Beagle. All versions are amazing.
The graphic novel is just about everything you could want it to be. Gorgeous, with a touch of the otherwordly in its art. I had issues with a handful of spots where the adaptation was not clear about what was going on -- readers who have not known this story in another format could become confused at times because of the vagueness of some of the text. Aside from that, my only other quibble was with the interviews at the back of the book being crammed into tiny print to save on page count. Many of us readers do not have the young eyes we used to, and we would have appreciated being able to read that interview without straining our eyeballs.
All in all, a lovely edition, well worth spoiling yourself with or giving as a gift to the next generation, so that THE LAST UNICORN will live, generation after generation, in the hearts of humankind.
The graphic novel is just about everything you could want it to be. Gorgeous, with a touch of the otherwordly in its art. I had issues with a handful of spots where the adaptation was not clear about what was going on -- readers who have not known this story in another format could become confused at times because of the vagueness of some of the text. Aside from that, my only other quibble was with the interviews at the back of the book being crammed into tiny print to save on page count. Many of us readers do not have the young eyes we used to, and we would have appreciated being able to read that interview without straining our eyeballs.
All in all, a lovely edition, well worth spoiling yourself with or giving as a gift to the next generation, so that THE LAST UNICORN will live, generation after generation, in the hearts of humankind.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book is beautifully illustrated and tells the story in such a lovely way. Highly recommend reading this edition of the book if you ever have the chance to do so. It is worth the read.
The art is so, so stunningly beautiful! I especially loved how the unicorn was portrayed in the first few chapters, all flawless and glowing. I didn't like Schmendrick's face that much but Molly and Prince Lir looked great.
I don't have much experience in comic books and graphic novels but I thought the storytelling was a bit vague at times. I know the plot pretty well from watching the movie a bunch of times and reading the novel but if someone who didn't know the story at all read this book they might feel a little left out.
There's an interview with the original author Peter S. Beagle at the end of the book. I bet it's interesting but I couldn't tell you because I refuse to read something that is printed in a 6 pt font.
After that you find some Last Unicorn-related art from different illustrators, I liked that.
If you love either the novel or the movie I recommend this graphic novel to you. It stays true to the original story but adds a fresh new look to it.
I don't have much experience in comic books and graphic novels but I thought the storytelling was a bit vague at times. I know the plot pretty well from watching the movie a bunch of times and reading the novel but if someone who didn't know the story at all read this book they might feel a little left out.
There's an interview with the original author Peter S. Beagle at the end of the book. I bet it's interesting but I couldn't tell you because I refuse to read something that is printed in a 6 pt font.
After that you find some Last Unicorn-related art from different illustrators, I liked that.
If you love either the novel or the movie I recommend this graphic novel to you. It stays true to the original story but adds a fresh new look to it.
Maybe I expected too much. Maybe my love of unicorns and rainbows built up an expectation that was unrealistic.
But this sweet novel wasn't as lovely as I had hoped.
There was a constant vein of sadness that permeated throughout.
Maybe I was in a bad place when I read it. I'll give it another shot later on. But ultimately this book was lovely but not exceptional.
But this sweet novel wasn't as lovely as I had hoped.
There was a constant vein of sadness that permeated throughout.
Maybe I was in a bad place when I read it. I'll give it another shot later on. But ultimately this book was lovely but not exceptional.