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A review by ishouldreadthat
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free.
I have been waiting years - YEARS - to read The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. This 1968 children's story has inspired readers and writers for years - for many it is the reason they fell in love with fantasy books in the first place. Now that it is finally available in the UK, I've read it. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
The Last Unicorn is, for me, one of those rare children's books that I know I would have adored as a kid, but still really enjoyed as an adult. Like all good children's books, it is dark and bittersweet, but also gentle and uplifting. The relationship that the unicorn forms with Schmedrick and Molly, and the journey they go on, had so much depth and there is so much lovely subtext, yet still feels like a suitable children's story. And the introduction by Patrick Rothfuss is so incredibly charming and sets the book up really well!
If you've been eager to get your paws on this book, the wait was worth it. This would be a perfect read for a quiet autumn night.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free.
I have been waiting years - YEARS - to read The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. This 1968 children's story has inspired readers and writers for years - for many it is the reason they fell in love with fantasy books in the first place. Now that it is finally available in the UK, I've read it. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
The Last Unicorn is, for me, one of those rare children's books that I know I would have adored as a kid, but still really enjoyed as an adult. Like all good children's books, it is dark and bittersweet, but also gentle and uplifting. The relationship that the unicorn forms with Schmedrick and Molly, and the journey they go on, had so much depth and there is so much lovely subtext, yet still feels like a suitable children's story. And the introduction by Patrick Rothfuss is so incredibly charming and sets the book up really well!
If you've been eager to get your paws on this book, the wait was worth it. This would be a perfect read for a quiet autumn night.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Death