The Last Unicorn is a true fantasy. The novel's premise, setting, and characters are all at least based around one beloved tale or another. This book thrives on description, pacing, and heart.
One of the novel's characters, Schmendrick the wizard, makes his fair share of both miracles and blunders in equal part. Many of the tricks he is trying to perform are taken from the classic wizard archetype, the book even makes fun of itself for this. Yet the moments do feel magical and new, because the words woven to create the scene are original in their own right. There are many problems, such as basic premises, that are completely forgotten in the midst of the scenes that seem to be conjured before you. The writing of this book is where it truly shines. Part of this is due to the comedy, which has a surprisingly unique style that pokes fun at its own tropes. This leads to hysterical moments where classics such as Robin Hood are targets using the book's own versions of characters and concepts. This self-deprecating humor is refreshing because it doesn't seem forced. Though the story of this novel is ridiculously simple, the author takes care to make sure that not a single moment is wasted. Finally the imagery of this novel is truly stunning. Nothing in there would work without it. The Last Unicorn may not be complex, or revolutionary, but it certainly has charm. I would recommend this book to anyone. I doubt you'll be disappointed.
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