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Life of Pi [Paperback]

Yann Martel (Author)
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Publication Date: 4 Oct 2012

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), a female orang-utan ? and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The scene is set for one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of fiction in recent years.

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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd; Film tie-in ed edition (4 Oct 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0857865536
  • ISBN-13: 978-0857865533
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3,176 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Some books defy categorisation: Life of Pi, the second novel from Canadian writer Yann Martel, is a case in point: just about the only thing you can say for certain about it is that it is fiercely and admirably unique. The plot, if that’s the right word, concerns the oceanic wanderings of a lost boy, the young and eager Piscine Patel of the title (Pi). After a colourful and loving upbringing in gorgeously-hued India, the Muslim-Christian-animistic Pi sets off for a fresh start in Canada. His blissful voyage is rudely interrupted when his boat is scuppered halfway across the Pacific, and he is forced to rough it in a lifeboat with a hyena, a monkey, a whingeing zebra and a tiger called Richard. That would be bad enough, but from here on things get weirder: the animals start slaughtering each other in a veritable frenzy of allegorical bloodlust, until Richard the tiger and Pi are left alone to wander the wastes of ocean, with plenty of time to ponder their fate, the cruelty of the gods, the best way to handle storms and the various different recipes for oothappam, scrapple and coconut yam kootu. The denouement is pleasantly neat. According to the blurb, thirtysomething Yann Martel spent long years in Alaska, India, Mexico, France, Costa Rica, Turkey and Iran, before settling in Canada. All those cultures and more have been poured into this spicy, vivacious, kinetic and very entertaining fiction. --Sean Thomas --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Every page offers something of tension, humanity, surprise, or even ecstasy (The Times )

A terrific book . . . fresh, original, smart, devious, and crammed with absorbing lore (Margaret Atwood Sunday Times )

A unique and original story, brilliantly told (Guardian )

Full of clever tricks, amusing asides and grand originality (Daily Telegraph )

Ultimately uplifting (Daily Mail )

Extraordinary...Life of Pi could renew your faith in the ability of novelists to invest even the most outrageous scenario with plausible life (New York Times Book Review )

Martel's engaging characterization and vivid description enliven and enrich this dreamy, fantastic tale (The Times )

Its appeal has endured, with a worldwide 'readalong' of the book next month and a moniker as a 'modern classic' to boot. The moniker, in this instance, is utterly deserved . . . Pi is bewitching, the tale both nihilistic and naïve, philosophical and playful, deeply moving while always treading the line clear of schmalz (Arifa Akbar Independent )

Martel has a warm way of engaging with the reader (Robert Burdock RobAroundBooks.com )
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188 of 206 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute delight 11 April 2004
By Anthony Lynas VINE™ VOICE
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Life of Pi was, for me, a delight throughout. The first portion of the book seems to have garnered criticism in some corners but I found it to be a gentle and drily witty look at the way the world works. It provides the grounding for what follows, including the religious journey the book takes. Bearing in mind that I'm atheistic, I didn't feel like I was being preached to at any point in time. What's important here is that Yann Martel doesn't ram anything down the reader's throats. Pi relates all the events that occur to zoology and / or religion but the reader is always allowed to make their own judgement as well.

The story really picks up post-shipwreck and has some lovely twists and turns along the way. It's a paean to the survival instincts of the human spirit told through a series of increasingly bizarre and imaginative anecdotes. Wonderfully, everything is thrown askew at the end with a marvellous plot twist that leaves the reader considering the book long after they have finished it.

I read through Life of Pi in a little over two days; it was both enthralling and captivating and is that rare thing in modern art and literature - a positive and hopeful comment on the nature of the human being.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Life of Pi 17 Jan 2013
By Rosemary Meadows
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I found it a bit hard going to start with,but now I have got into the story on the lifeboat I am thoroughly enjoying it. Still have half a book to read.Recommended it to a colleage at work.You cant lose at the princely sum of 20p for the download.Give it a try.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, it must become a modern classic! 13 July 2009
By John Smith
Format:Paperback
Yann Martel's 'Life of Pi' will surely go down as a modern classic work of literature. His writing style is sharp and gripping, yet very thought provoking as well. The moments of hilarious wit are equally balanced by a very clever and well thought out narrative describing and explaining the thoughts and events concerning the central character - Pi Patel. I was not particularly inspired to read this book at first after reading the back, but after a little encouragement from a family member who bought it for me, I can say I thoroughly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!
Such a fantastic! I couldn't put it down, the story is very realistic and is incredibly detailed recalling the events of Pi a young boy who survives a ship wreck but is left alone... Read more
Published 10 hours ago by Ellie Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Better than the movie. But the movie is faithful to the overall plot of the book, omitting a few uncomfortable parts.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing adventure
Wanted to read before watching the film. Well written. Story line could have become repetitive, but didn't. Enjoyed references to life in India.
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The book start several chapters on animals, zoo keeping and swimming which, to be honest honest bored me, as there were very little story to them. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Life Of Pi
Hard work to get into, but only halfway through and it is starting to improve. Was avised to read book before watching film. Hope the film is easier to get into.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am pleased yo have read this book
After reading and hearing about this story in the media, the book was not as I anticipated however the story was both gripping and imaginable. Read more
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Make you believe in God? No, you choose your God, a book won't do it. I enjoyed the book, a disappointing ending, but I enjoyed the observations of Pi, and I'm pleased I've read... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Book
Learning so much about animal behaviour, can't put it down. It helps that I have visited Pondicherry and Canada makes more interesting.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Life Of Pi by Yann Martel
Rubbish I hate it don't like it one little bit. Guess why don't under stand it one little bit because a am 11
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