I've loved the movie based on this book since I was a very small child, and I was surprised to see how faithful the film was to the source material. Beagle's masterpiece has all of the best qualities about the film with none of that anatomically inaccurate animation or poorly performed music to detract from your enjoyment. Beagle's narration is seeded with vivid metaphors, and his characters breathe with life and energy. If you're under the impression that this is a book for kids, think again - The Last Unicorn is an enthralling fantasy tale that will entertain anyone in possession of a functional imagination.