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Unabridged, Digital Only, 14 hours Read by Ramon de Ocampo "Absolutely arresting." (S.M. Stirling)
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"Although I read the sequel first, this was still a great read. I've always been fascinated by the idea of what would happen if the world as we knew it stopped suddenly. Now I'm looking for others who've tackled this - read the Stirling stuff. Any recommendations? "
— Curt (4 out of 5 stars)
Ariel Listener Reviews
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" I absolutely loved this book! I am pretty sure I read it years ago, but I loved the new cover. Post apocalyptic journey with mythical creatures, besides who doesn't love a story about a boy and his unicorn! "
— Jodie, 2/20/2014 -
" For a novel that at its core is the love and trust between a boy and his companion, a unicorn, the ending is trite at best. It definitely spoiled the rest of the book. While there is a sequel, I have no desire to read it. "
— Lori, 1/7/2014 -
" I love this story, I can read it over and over. It appeals to my dark apocalyptic side. I have the first edition and it is really ratty now. "
— 42day, 12/31/2013 -
" Great idea, but the ending is just blah. But the author says as much himself - he wrote it at a really young age I give him credit for that. "
— Heather, 9/25/2013 -
" An okay read. I've read books I liked better that use the "magic comes back and technology stops working" trope. "
— Geoff, 9/22/2013 -
" I first read this back when I was in my teens, and it's probably 75% of the reason I named my daughter what I did. Still holds up in reread, and I will definitely seek out the sequel. "
— Michelle, 8/18/2013 -
" I loved this book, it was a truly excellent book that I have added to my personal libary to keep. "
— Foggygirl, 8/5/2013 -
" Not a bad read, but I hated the ending. "
— Kristi, 4/3/2013 -
" An interesting study of how magic would meld with today's society. Also, a coming of age book. Well written and engaging. "
— Kamala, 3/25/2013 -
" Didn't care for the ending "
— Rhonda, 1/18/2013 -
" It was really good until the end, but the ending was a bit anticlimatic. "
— Shawn, 7/19/2012 -
" This is the best fantasy book I have read in a long time. I agreed with the author's decision not to update the one glaring event discrepancy in his new edition. Well-worth reading. "
— Sally, 6/8/2012 -
" Not too bad look at a magical world after "the change". Especially since it was written over 20 years ago. "
— Stacey, 2/1/2012 -
" One of the best fantasy books I've ever read. Also one of my favorite books of all time. I'm so glad its back in print. "
— Nancy, 11/21/2011 -
" Definitely one of the worst books I ever read. Protagonist totally sucks. No other characters are 3D at all. Does not make sense. Very boring, interrupted by bits of implausible nastiness. I've read it as an adult and as a kid, once each. No redeeming qualities. "
— Ruby, 9/30/2011 -
" Loved this book, too bad he's not a prolific writer. Went out and bought the second book as soon as I finished the 3rd chapter. Interesting concept and very well written for a first book. "
— Candida, 8/13/2011 -
" Get the updated edition , skip the novel and just read the afterword "
— Cavolonero, 4/15/2011 -
" For a novel that at its core is the love and trust between a boy and his companion, a unicorn, the ending is trite, at best. It definitely spoiled the rest of the book. While there is a sequel out, I have no desire to read it. "
— Lori, 3/27/2011 -
" I had no idea you could get this book any more. As a kid, I used to check it out from the library over and over again. Now I'm going to have to buy it! "
— Wendy, 3/3/2011 -
" It was really good until the end, but the ending was a bit anticlimatic. "
— Shawn, 2/21/2011 -
" I discovered this book when it was recommended by Anne Soward on a blog post-- and fell in love. A boy. The road. A unicorn. And a post-apocalyptic landscape. What more can you ask for? "
— Anne, 2/11/2011 -
" What a great book. Not your typical post-apocalyptic world with unicorns <--grin<br/><br/>The book kept my guessing the whole way and the pages couldn't turn fast enough. "
— John, 1/18/2011 -
" this is one of my all time favorite books! I found it at the library when I was 12 and have owned a copy off and on over the years. "
— Kelly, 3/24/2008
About Steven R. Boyett
Steven R. Boyett’s (steveboy.com) novels include the fantasy classic Ariel, The Architect of Sleep, Elegy Beach, and Mortality Bridge. He wrote a draft of Toy Story 2 for Pixar/Disney, and created the groundbreaking online music series Podrunner and Groovelectric. He has been a professional martial arts instructor, paper marbler, advertising copywriter, proofreader, writing teacher, website designer & editor, chapbook publisher, and DJ who has played in major cities and Burning Man. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area.
About Ramón de Ocampo
Ramón de Ocampo, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, was a cowinner in 2018 of the Audie Award for Best Multi-Voiced Performance. A graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, he has been seen on television, film, and stages all over the world, including recurring roles on such television shows as The West Wing, 12 Monkeys, Sons of Anarchy, and Medium. He is the winner of a prestigious Obie Award for his stage work.