The Last Unicorn

By: Peter S. Beagle, Patrick Rothfuss

Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy, Joshua Kane

Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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

naturally more beautiful than the movie

having seen the movie multiple times, listening to this book played the scenes in my mind so beautifully while adding more detail, giving an extra richness to my memories of the story. and as an adult, I can properly appreciate the witty wisdom that's sprinkled throughout its entirety. truly a great listen for adults and children alike

Definition of an enchanting tale

I remember watching the VHS of The Last Unicorn with my mother more times than I can count as a child. Seeing it's colorful case on the shelf at the local movie rental I'd pause, even if I wasn't going to rent it that night, and admire the illustration before moving on and renting The Dark Crystal or Secret of Nihm. I've never actually read the book, but this reproduction was masterful from the content to the rich narrator herself.

Recommend.

Wonderful

Loved this movie as a kid. So glad I got to listen to the book 😊 it was a wonderful experience and I felt young again.

Unbeatable

One of the flipping best books ever written. Please do yourself a favor and read//listen to it right now.

great performance of this classic story

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

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.

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.

Love this book

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

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.

I love this story!

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