Life of Pi: A Novel

Though i could use this moment to defend my faith in agnosticism, and how it is not lacking in creativity (but perhaps more abundant in it than the rest of you lot~grasp that Horatio?) i think i've already made that point at least once or twice, besides which i might be taking some wind out of Yann Martel's marvelous sails if i were to attempt to do so (but give us agnostics a chance, dude). I mean i do get his point and all but he seems to be mi...read more

As the sole survivor after the ship his family was traveling on capsizes, Pi is confronted with the harsh reality of survival on his own. He is pitted against the elements and his own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. His only companion while at sea in a rescue raft for over 200 days is a 400-pound Bengal tiger. This was an exploration the beauty and the brutality of survival and what we are and are not willing to do when pushed to o...read more

It was a very slow read but interesting story

Though the story of Piscine (Pi) is slow to start, the early build-up is intentional and necessary to the development of Pi through out his journey. Martel's rampant use of allegory and metaphors does become quite overwhelming at times, as it can be tiresome searching for the hidden meaning behind every scene. Overall, Life of Pi is undoubtedly deserving of the praise it receives, though I struggle to recommend it to most people.

I thought this book was okay, but the entire Part One was unnecessary to the main story, except for the fact that Pi’s family owned a zoo. A lot of parts were confusing, but overall I liked the story of Pi stranded with Richard Parker.