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The Unicorn (Legend of the Five Rings: Clan War, Second Scroll) (Mass Market Paperback)

by A. L. Lassieur (Author) "A thunderstorm had left the woods soggy..." (more)
Key Phrases: Cloud Dancer, Battle Maiden, Beiden Pass (more...)
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The Land is Wounded.

Shadowlands monsters mass on the edges of Rokugan. The Crab Clan, long vigilant in battling them, seems unable or unwilling to stop the demonic onslaught.

But from an unlikely quarter, a hero arises. She will lead her forces in a battle that will rend the world: The Battle at Beiden Pass.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (September 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786916583
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786916580
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #258,367 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great follow-up to "The Scorpion", March 11, 2002
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Although there aren't as many plot lines as in "The Scorpion", This book is just as good if not better. Better because the story doesn't have to deal with as many subjects and can spend more time developing fewer characters. "The Scorpion" had a lot to set up. "The Unicorn" is mostly about two characters, a Unicorn "Battle Maiden" and a Unicorn ambassador.

A lot of characters from the previous novel are here. Most are very much different from what they started out as in "The Scorpion".

After reading this one, I'm totally hooked on the series. I'm into the way the characters are changing and developing... specifically the hero from "Scorpion". It was also fun to watch the 'Battle Maiden' and her horse earn respect.

This series is a HUGE soap opera... with a lot of beheadings during battle. That seems to be a common way to die when there are swords about.

It resembles "Lord of the Rings" to the extent that there is a dark ominous bad guy whose power is growing (like Sauron). He uses goblins and ogres and other monsters as his minions (Like Sauron did). He has his own dark land (like Mordor). There are even Shadow Warriors that are basically clothing and armor draped over nothing more than shadows (like Ringwraiths). There is also a capitol city under siege (in "The Scorpions") that reminds me of Gondor. At least there aren't any Hobbits.

One interesting note so far is that these first two books don't really seem to have a bad guy. Everybody (even the Scorpion clan) are working for the better of Rokugan. The only real bad guys are the monsters and the dark bad guy called Lo Feng or something like that.

On to "Scroll 3"!!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unicorns do it Right!, September 14, 2000
By Jennifer Markham (Lake Harmony, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This book started out ok, and then got better, and towards the end I couldn't put it down. Following the dual story of Tetsuko's breathless life of battle and Tadaji's dreams and palace intrigue was a stark contrast at first, but once the threads between them become clearer, it all fell into place. The whole book is full of brilliant images and characters. The plot's foreshadowing had me guessing and flipping back to re-read and see if I had guessed right. At one point I even read ahead because I couldn't stand the suspense (and I never do that)! Like Jikkyo, "No matter what happens tomorrow, it will be with you always..."
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars A Unicorn with Half a Horn, February 5, 2005
I would like to give The Unicorn a higher rating because there is a very good short story going on within this messy novel. The tale of Ide Tadaji, Unicorn diplomat and courtier, is a very well crafted political drama holding some of the best moments of the entire Clan War series.

Unfortunately, there's this dishwater dull "Battle Maiden" who takes up the rest of the book with her run-of-the-mill coming of age story. By the end of the book you care even less about her than you did at the beginning and you're left wondering if the rest of series is going to slide into disasterous territory. Tadaji's political maneuverings and repartee with Kachiko are thankfully there to keep you engaged for the sake of the series if nothing else.

The biggest disappointment with The Unicorn, however, is that you never feel that you understand the clan's purpose or place in the overall scheme of things. With such wonderful secrets and an amazing cultural history the Unicorn clan contains ample material for a very engaging novel. The shame is that you won't find any of it here.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Read this review!! And skip this book to read the Crane.
The novel happens at the wrong place, at the wrong time. Many crucial events happened in the background. Read more
Published on March 15, 2006 by Bane

5.0 out of 5 stars Gregest Series Written from L5R
The series caught me from the first page. It takes you into japanese, Chinese, and Korean Lore. Of a time where samurai, magic, demons, grand schemes, and grand battles take... Read more
Published on October 8, 2005 by S. Weeks

2.0 out of 5 stars Read something else! Dont waste your time!
This book was a big disapointment for me, the kid I burrowed it from said it was good, but I could not stand it. Read more
Published on January 1, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars must read for those who came in late
if you got into the card game during the hidden emperor you haev to read this book it tells the story of beiden pass one of the largest battles in the l5r world
Published on September 30, 2003 by M. A. Miller

2.0 out of 5 stars only out of necessity
the only reason for anyone to read this book is to continue the series. i would have given it a 1 but it continues the story and gives an interesting look at the Crane leader. Read more
Published on July 29, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Read because it's a series.
I didn't like this book like the first one in Clan War series, but it did not get my trust from L5R. Read more
Published on May 31, 2002 by Alexandre De A. Borges

4.0 out of 5 stars Good follow up
After reading 'The Scorpion' I can safely say this book is a worthy follow up and the quality of writing is just as good as the previous book. Read more
Published on January 15, 2002 by Julian Low

4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it
It is a cool book, if you like the Unicorn, they are my favorite clan, so I enjoyed it more than some might. Read more
Published on November 15, 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Rokugani Barbarians? The Unicorn brought back much.
The Unicorn clan likes beef, wears leather, and doesn't care much for the intrigues of the imperial court. On top of that, they believe in helping the peasants. Read more
Published on July 22, 2001 by Grant Reed

1.0 out of 5 stars Is this about L5R
This is a horribly written book. The main character, Utaku Tetsuko is not the same character in the card game and RPG. Read more
Published on January 2, 2001 by lordkakita

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