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lonelyasfranz's review against another edition
3.0
Intriguing and beautiful, if at times dully tedious. I suspect this book is more or less infinitely deep, and requires considerable patience to examine and, less so, to read. 3.5 stars.
ultimatekate's review against another edition
4.0
A bit slow in the beginning, but once I got into it, I really enjoyed this book. It tells the story of a teenager on a ship to Canada from England. The ship sinks and he ends up on a rescue boat with a zebra, a tiger, and a hyena. Very well-written and engaging.
hjb_128's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Excrement, Animal death, Death of parent, Confinement, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, Murder, Animal cruelty, Grief, Bullying, and Vomit
tigerxwasp's review against another edition
2.0
Extremely well written. I just found the subject matter upsetting.
kpyburn's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Pretty good but kind've predicatble for me
benkubacki's review against another edition
5.0
One-of-a-kind story, beautifully written. I knew I needed this book after seeing the film. Depicting a young man’s spirituality as deeply personal and open to multiple religions sets it apart not only in literature but in the present-day psyche. And narrating a story of survival filled with beauty and pain, discovery and horror makes it a riveting read. Grateful that Martel used his platform to channel the unforgettable story of Pi Patel.
mariaaherondale's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ellie_30's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
isaacanator's review against another edition
4.0
I love this book.
Authors need to stop insulting my intelligence though. Please don't explain why your book is thought provoking, it's like a comedian explaining his joke or a magician revealing his trick.
Authors need to stop insulting my intelligence though. Please don't explain why your book is thought provoking, it's like a comedian explaining his joke or a magician revealing his trick.