Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Life of Pi

Yann Martel

352 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced
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One boy, one boat, one tiger . . . After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra (with a broken leg)...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
reflective 59%
emotional 57%
inspiring 39%
tense 32%
hopeful 31%
challenging 29%
sad 29%
dark 26%
mysterious 15%
funny 13%
informative 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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