5/5 stars
What's it about? When a unicorn realizes she may be the last of her kind, she embarks on a quest to find the others. A whimsical and profound tale of the grappling between greed and love.
How’d I find it? The animated film has been a favorite of mine since childhood. What a delight to find that much of the dialogue in the movie was lifted straight from the book.
Who will enjoy this book? This is a fantasy classic and therefore a must-read for fans of the genre.
What stood out? The tone of the writing—dark, full of import—elevates the story to fairy tale status. I especially enjoyed the portion of the book that takes place in King Haggard’s castle. The unicorn’s turn as human creates a palpable strangeness.
Which line made me feel something? This description of a wizard’s power: “The wind was cold and rank, a wet, hooty marsh wind, and it leaped here and there in the room like a gleeful animal discovering the flimsiness of human beings.”