The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle

304 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

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, th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,273 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
emotional 49%
reflective 40%
hopeful 39%
sad 32%
mysterious 30%
inspiring 27%
funny 26%
lighthearted 25%
dark 12%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 32% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.13

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