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The Last Unicorn

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The Last Unicorn

By: Peter S. Beagle, Patrick Rothfuss
Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy, Joshua Kane
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INCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY PATRICK ROTHFUSS

Experience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has called “one of the best fantasy novels ever.”

The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone...

...so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch—and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction....

In The Last Unicorn, renowned and beloved novelist Peter S. Beagle spins a poignant tale of love, loss, and wonder that has resonated with millions of readers around the world.

“Peter S. Beagle illuminates with his own particular magic.”—Ursula K. Le Guin

©2022 Peter S. Beagle (P)2022 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

“Comes alive and stays alive on bright intensity of imagination.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Written in lyrical prose and rife with both whimsical humor and philosophical ruminations on what it means to be human, Beagle spins a quasi-medieval fairy tale that remains timeless.”—Time

The Last Unicorn is the best book I have ever read. You need to read it. If you've already read it, you need to read it again.”—Patrick Rothfuss

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Great Story

I'm so happy that this book is finally a audiobook, it's one of my all time favorite fantasy books. I did enjoy the narrator, I think she was a perfect voice for the unicorn, the only complaint I have and this is for Audible, when putting out a sample I wouldn't use the introduction unless it's been spoken by the same narrator of the story. The introduction isn't long and other listeners can't decide whether this may be the right listen for them or not.

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I love this story!

Such a beautiful book! The narrator's voice wonderfully portrays the Unicorn's voice! Finally, an audiobook!

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Great stuff!

I saw the movie 20 years ago, and I did not realize it was a book, it took me this long but I finally read it, and it is wonderful!

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Nostalgia item achieved

I enjoyed the story, and had always wanted to read it since I had seen the animated movie years ago. I prefer more of an action story, but this was full of feelings and the battle between Love and fear.

Most likely won't read it again, but glad I read it once.

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Hope

Love the story of the Unicorn mystic magnificent creatures and the sound of freedom.

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Great Story, Lacking Narrator

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle is one of my favorite books. I grew up watching the movie, and have always loved the story and the characters. It may be because I love the movie so much that Orlagh Cassidy's narration came across so painfully flat. She's a professional actress, but she didn't really act at all. There are times when characters are scared, times when they're angry, times when they're doing other emotional things, and most of the time she just made them sound either deadpan or flippant. Really disappointing.

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great performance of this classic story

Really enjoyed this book, and couldn't have imagined a better reader, to be honest.

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A good early fantasy.

I enjoyed this book but was disappointed that the reviews were better than the actual story. I guessed much of the actions early on. I was also disappointed in Patrick Rothfuss' introduction. While this was interesting and raised, my expectations, whole reading this book, I kept wishing that Patrick Rothfuss would have better spent his time finishing up his own trilogy ( as we've been waiting for the "Door of Stone" for years. Narrator did a good job.

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I will definitely read this every year

This is fantasy. Fabulous, immersive, perfect fantasy. Everything in the introduction is true, for the rest of my life I will be rereading this book.

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Love this book

There was Nothing that I didn’t like about this book. Can’t wait for the next book This way home

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