The Truth About Unicorns: A Review

478 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1972

3.5/5 Stars

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Before I saw The Truth About Unicorns on my Instagram Feed, I had never heard of this book before. But not only did the simplistic cover draw me in, but also the year it was written. Lately, I've become enthralled by Gothic Horror written in the 1970s, and this book did not disappoint in that aspect. Whether you're looking for familial drama, mass hysteria in a small village, or just good old-fashioned generational feuds, this one's got it all.

The wide variety of characters made for an interesting story that never seemed dull. Whether any of the characters are likable is another question, but then who isn't without their faults? I definitely had some characters I rooted for more than others, but no one here deserves a medal for kindness. Being self-absorbed seems almost as bad as being accused of witchcraft, especially when half the town seems to dabble in something or other.

The ending of this book is a huge cliffhanger, which doesn't always bother me, but in this case it seemed rather unfinished and abrupt.