Reviews

Into the Land of the Unicorns by Bruce Coville

tulip12's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This almost got knocked down a star for a trope and

Blood grosses me out.

callmecat's review against another edition

2.0

Not for me not for me.

winterscape's review

5.0

I'm not sure I could say anything bad about this book even if I wanted to. It's certainly not perfect, but saying anything negative about this book seems wrong to me. I can remember being eight years old and desperately waiting through class to get to the silent reading part of the day, where I would eagerly grab Into the Land of the Unicorns and disappear from my classroom entirely. I devoured it and loved it immensely. I reread it multiple times that year and loved it more each time. I can say that without a doubt this is the book that sparked my passion for fantasy. After reading this I took my mom's copy of The Hobbit into my room and barely left until I had finished it.

So, what can I say? If it weren't for this book I don't know if I would have become such a hardcore fan of the fantasy genre. I think it's cute, clever, and a great first time fantasy novel. I will definitely read it again as an adult.

Update: I’ve read it again as an adult (or well into my second childhood, as the lovely commenter said). It holds up beautifully, and I’ve already ordered the second book.

christie_esau's review

5.0

I read this book when I was eight years old, and read it so many times afterwards that I had most of it memorized. As children's fantasy goes, the concept of this book (and the rest of the series) is pretty unique, and Bruce Coville is a great children's writer. The intro to the story (i.e. the mystery bad guy chasing Cara and grandmother, the special locket, the traveling to a magical world, etc.) is phenomenal. Anyone who is mildly interested in fantasy should at least read the first of the series.

mellonpoint2's review against another edition

This book was Erie as hell. But i also read it a long time ago so I don't know if I'm remembering it right

katjacatbeans's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

_kel_'s review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I love this book so much I have read and listened to it and never get bored.

peaceteacher's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

booklover160's review against another edition

4.0

Rating is based on how much I loved this back in the day.

I read this ages ago and loved it so very much. I still remember parts to this day which meant it was a great book for me!

moiracmd's review against another edition

3.0

obsessed with the audiobook cast