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osamatheauthor's review against another edition
4.0
3.75/5
Perhaps, I have extra sentiments for the survival of this life. The character of Pi paints a picture of instinctual war. And most importantly, we all need one tiger in our lives that helps us become stronger despite the chaotic emotions we hold for them.
Perhaps, I have extra sentiments for the survival of this life. The character of Pi paints a picture of instinctual war. And most importantly, we all need one tiger in our lives that helps us become stronger despite the chaotic emotions we hold for them.
jobustitch's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to this as a book on tape and found myself really engrossed in the story. Like the main character Pi, I couldn't stop thinking about Richard Parker. Pi found the tiger to be his greatest worry and his greatest blessing. I found this book to be uplifting and enjoyable. I would recommend it to anyone.
irfan3's review against another edition
4.0
I'm interested with Life of Pi since it launched its movie version. I read the synopsis of the movie, and I thought that the story all too usual. It's just a story of survival and lonesome journey. When I heard that the book won a Man Booker Prize, I'm starting to look again at the book. I read the review and decided that I need to read the book. So here's my honest review.
In the first one quarter of the book, the story is so interesting. It set in a French India town named Pondicherry in the late half of the twentieth century. The short length of the chapter really engaged me to read more and more. Piscine Molitor Patel (Pi), the protagonist is a son of the owner of a zoo, and he spent his childhood with animals. I got some insight and many valuable lessons on religion, zoology, and the culture of India. Some of which we didn't get at any text book at school. The writing style is flowing as my brain trying to decode the text. The nature of the zoo and Pondicherry really captivates me, as I really admire India as a place full of bliss and religious life.
On the later part of the book. When Pi has no one but Richard Parker to talk to, is a real boring part. There are no dialogues at all. You can only find dialogues in the first quarter of the book. The later part consisted of only description, exposition, and action. Which because of Yann Martell's eloquent writing style, can still force me to finish the book. I learned many things about the sea and animal life. Which is one of the reason why I read novels, to learn as much as possible about anything with as much fun.
If you have spare time and you are looking for a unique read, read Life of Pi. The moral of the story is, continue to live; it is a gift from God; never give up; look everything in everyone's point of view; even from the eyes of a tiger; and live a life, make a step worth a story. :)
In the first one quarter of the book, the story is so interesting. It set in a French India town named Pondicherry in the late half of the twentieth century. The short length of the chapter really engaged me to read more and more. Piscine Molitor Patel (Pi), the protagonist is a son of the owner of a zoo, and he spent his childhood with animals. I got some insight and many valuable lessons on religion, zoology, and the culture of India. Some of which we didn't get at any text book at school. The writing style is flowing as my brain trying to decode the text. The nature of the zoo and Pondicherry really captivates me, as I really admire India as a place full of bliss and religious life.
On the later part of the book. When Pi has no one but Richard Parker to talk to, is a real boring part. There are no dialogues at all. You can only find dialogues in the first quarter of the book. The later part consisted of only description, exposition, and action. Which because of Yann Martell's eloquent writing style, can still force me to finish the book. I learned many things about the sea and animal life. Which is one of the reason why I read novels, to learn as much as possible about anything with as much fun.
If you have spare time and you are looking for a unique read, read Life of Pi. The moral of the story is, continue to live; it is a gift from God; never give up; look everything in everyone's point of view; even from the eyes of a tiger; and live a life, make a step worth a story. :)
gooddogvegas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
novelette's review against another edition
3.0
I've wanted to read this for a while, so when this was assigned for book club, I was excited. I really don't know what to make of the end. I think I'm going to have to get the book club hive mind together and proceed from there
robinhood2000's review against another edition
3.0
Read this in school. Cruel book but also really interesting subjects like religion and ethics and moral. Worth the read.
cdjdhj's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting and thought provoking...this wasn't my favorite book ever, but it might be a fun one to teach. It was a little slow in places, a little too violent in others, but overall, a worthwhile read. I enjoyed reading the parts about animal behavior and wondered if it was all true. I also enjoyed the philosphy of the book and loved this quote from page 71 "The main battlefield for good is not the open ground of the public arena but the small clearning of each heart." So true.
annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastic book that may not make you believe in God, but it certainly will make you believe in the power of stories. Seeing as I'm sure there are many other opinions you could read that would be far more elegant than I could be, I will just say that for me it was amazing and special. I recommend it to anyone ready to handle a moving story.