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Life of Pi

Yann Martel

Start date: May 20, 2016

Finish date: June 19, 2016

Discussion: Group Read

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Jul 11, 2010 Nicolle rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 1001-books-to-read-before-i-die, 100-books-challenge, fantasy

An extraordinary book about an extraordinary boy, though to me it did not live up to the hype.

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Jun 12, 2012 Carrie rated it really liked it

Shelves: adventure

I loved the book! It drew me in on so many levels and the writing was so good that I felt I was right there on the ship with him. I would highly recomend it!

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Mar 07, 2014 Vicky added it

Shelves: 1001-books

This is the story of Pi Patel, a zookeepers son who was stranded in a lifeboat with a 450 lb. Bengal Tiger when the ship he and his family were on sunk. It is an amazing story of survival, spirituality and the strength of the human will to survive.

I saw the movie a couple of years before reading the book. As usual, although the movie was good, the book was much better.

I listened to the book using audible. The narration was great which provided even more enjoyment.

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Feb 02, 2014 Natalie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

This was the most horrifyingly detailed book I have ever read so far. I couldn't believe what I was reading half the time because at times it felt like a really good and funny dream and other times it was a depressing nightmare. I encourage anyone to read this book as an encouragement to keep fighting and taming that "tiger" in their lives. ...more

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Jun 11, 2012 Bev rated it it was ok

I cant even be bothered to review this properly.

I dont like zoos and not bothered about animals. I was bored with the religious stuff and found his "nice" personality annoying.

Do try but not for me. ...more

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