A review by megancortez
Life of Pi by Yann Martel

5.0

The unparalleled level of detail in the imagery and the viscerally emotional experiences described affix this story among the best I have read thus far in my entire life. The beautiful interweaving of zoology and theology was fascinating and surprisingly relatable despite not being a zoologist. I am a religious person though and I found much of this novel to be inspiring and caused such profound introspection for me that I will never be the same after reading it. Whether the story is "true" as depicted or an allegory drawn up to separate the reader (and the character) from abject horror and human suffering even just a bit is of no importance to me. I am left either way with the impression that God is in all things and that 227 days at sea is a very long time.