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The Last Unicorn

By: Peter S. Beagle
Narrated by: Christopher Ragland, Clare Corbett
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Summary

'If men no longer know what they are looking at, there may well be unicorns in the world yet, unknown and glad of it.'

Living in peace in her lilac wood, the Unicorn didn't know the world had changed, or that anything had happened to the rest of her kind. Overhearing a chance conversation, she resolves to venture out and discover the truth. The road is dangerous, and the risks are great. If she fails, then unicorns will be lost. Forever.

A modern fairy tale, The Last Unicorn is a beloved classic, voted by TIME as one of the 100 greatest fantasy novels of all time. It is fantastical, poignant, wistful and wonderous, showing us the humanity of magic, and the magic of humanity.

Available in the UK for the first time in decades, this edition features an introduction by Patrick Rothfuss.

©1991 Peter S. Beagle (P)2022 Gollancz

Critic reviews

"Charm, wit, and stylistic brilliance.... This is a novel that every writer should read and reread." (Chicago News)

"At his best, Peter S. Beagle outshines the moon, the sun, the stars, the entire galaxy." (Seattle Times)

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The Last Unicorn

I absolutely loved the Last Unicorn I watched the movie at a young age and only recently read the paper copy but when I listened to this it was like walking back through my child it was one of the best experiences.

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prefer the film

I grew up watching the film, over and over again till the video burnt out. Naturally had to have it on dvd and then amazon.
Now I couldn't believe myself that hadn't read the book, so I listened to it instead (coz who has time to read). I was so excited, I couldn't pin my ears hard enough, close my eyes and see my beloved characters tell more of their story.
Like so many adaptations so much is left out, parts of the story that makes it so much richer. So to say I was disappointed with this original story is heartbreaking. It felt messy and the extra information was unnecessary. Perhaps this is a biased opinion. I will try to find another narrator that better tells the story that so many have cherished.

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Just wonderful

I think Patrick sums the book up perfectly in the introduction. If you haven’t read it read it, if you have read it read it again, if someone asks you about the book tell them to read it.

Beautifully written, wonderfully narrated, one of the greatest books of any genre.

You will not be disappointed, buy it read it, listen to it it’s wonderful.

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overrated

It was a pleasant story but I don't get the hype. A very normal fairy tale.

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One of my favourite fantasies

How wonderful to have this classic fantasy on audio. It is truly a delight and is narrated well. A much loved story

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