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A review by monicalaurette
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
“I did not know that I was so empty, to be so full.”
As many young children, I once had a large unicorn phase. If we’re being honest I still love unicorns. As this young child in this phase, my aunt introduced me to the cartoon movie The Last Unicorn. I've even done my first cosplay as Molly Grue! However, only about two years ago did I realize that it was based off of a book. So of course I had to purchase it and read it.
Since I love the movie and have seen it so often, I was able to essentially replay the whole movie in my head as I was reading. The scenes & plotlines of the story that were not able to be included in the movie I very much enjoyed and now want a new adaptation that can include those. The curse was so interesting and the backstory of the skeleton & guards was fascinating.
“And the brightness answered her with a bellow like the sound of ice breaking up in the spring.”
The only thing in this book that I didn’t like as much in the movie was Prince Lir, he seemed just annoying and spoiled in this book while in the movie he was more of like a himbo just wanting the pretty girl to say hello to him.
But besides that, I loved it. So much that I’m debating having either a 4.75 or 5 star rating. Each time I think of the book I switch it. All I want to do now is watch the movie and spruce up my Molly cosplay so that it looks better the next time that I go to wear it. But, off to get my copy of the book to my aunt & cousin because they love the movie too and didn’t realize it was based off a book either. Time to spread the love!
“I wonder if any man before us ever thought his time a good time for unicorns.”
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Death, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Violence