Life of Pi
Life of Pi
Yann Martel
Michelle Obama
I reread [this book] with the girls, too. - Michelle Obama
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Life of Pi

Life of Pi

Yann Martel
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Yann Martel
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In the heart of Yann Martel's "Life of Pi" lies a gripping tale of survival, faith, and the extraordinary journey of a young boy named Piscine Molitor "Pi" Patel. The narrative sails beyond the bounds of the imaginable, charting Pi's voyage from his colorful life in Pondicherry, India, where he embarks on a spiritual exploration of multiple faiths, to the chilling depths of the Pacific Ocean. After a cataclysmic shipwreck, Pi finds himself the sole human survivor on a lifeboat, adrift with an unexpected companion: a fearsome Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Their unlikely coexistence on the vast, merciless sea unfolds into a mesmerizing saga of courage, resilience, and an unbreakable bond that challenges the very notions of reality and illusion. Martel masterfully weaves a story that is as much an adventure on the high seas as it is a deep dive into the human spirit. "Life of Pi" is an odyssey of self-discovery, pushing the limits of physical endurance and the power of belief. Through Pi's eyes, we confront the essence of existence, the beauty of the natural world, and the vast landscapes of human emotion. With every turn of the page, Martel invites readers to question the fabric of their perceptions, offering a narrative so compelling and profound that it lingers long after the last sentence. This novel is not merely a tale of survival but a testament to the indomitable will of the human heart to find meaning in the face of the unfathomable.

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Released
2001
11 Sep
Length
460
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I reread [this book] with the girls, too. - Michelle Obama
It is true that those we meet can change us, sometimes so profoundly that we are not the same afterwards, even unto our names.
— Yann Martel, Life of Pi

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