The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn • Book 1
by Peter S. Beagle
Narrated by Orlagh Cassidy, Joshua Kane
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
This is the fairy tale that made adults realize they'd been grieving something they couldn't name.
- Great if you want: mythic, melancholy fantasy that treats grief as magic
- Listening experience: dreamlike and unhurried — closer to poetry than plot
- Narration: Cassidy's voice carries the ache the prose demands; Kane handles supporting range well
- Skip if: you need a story driven by action rather than feeling
About This Audiobook
A solitary unicorn dwells peacefully in her enchanted forest until disturbing rumors reach her: she may be the last of her kind in all the world. Refusing to accept such a fate, she ventures beyond her woodland sanctuary to discover what has become of her immortal kin. Her quest leads her through a realm where magic has grown scarce and wonder has dimmed, accompanied by an unlikely band of companions including a bumbling magician and a sharp-tongued outlaw. Together they must confront the malevolent force responsible for the unicorns' disappearance, though the price of victory may transform the unicorn in ways she never imagined possible.
Orlagh Cassidy and Joshua Kane breathe extraordinary life into Beagle's lyrical prose, their dual narration creating distinct voices that enhance the story's rich character development. Cassidy captures the unicorn's otherworldly grace and growing humanity with delicate precision, while Kane handles the tale's more grounded elements with warmth and clarity. Their performances highlight the novel's unique blend of melancholy and whimsy, allowing listeners to fully absorb Beagle's poetic language and philosophical depth. The narrators' careful pacing ensures that every metaphor and magical moment resonates clearly.