One boy. One lifeboat. One 450 lbs Bengal tiger.
This is the story of Piscine Patel, a sociable young man in love with bold stories, three religions, and most importantly; his father's zoo.
When Pi is sixteen years old, his family moves from their home in India, across the Pacific to the beautiful shores of North America.
Unfortunately, the Japanese cargo ship, containing the zoo's entire stock of animals, sinks before he can view these stunning beaches.
Alas, Pi finds himself sharing a crowded lifeboat with a hyena, an orangutan, an injured zebra, and an adult, male, Bengal tiger.
After the tiger slays the 3 other companions, Pi is all alone with the beast.
With only safety-rationed supplies, knowledge, and three religions, Piscine Patel must learn the art of survival. Not on an island, or exiled from home, but floating in a vast ocean on a minuscule lifeboat.
Relying on instinct, fear, and the wisdom of a zookeepers son, Pi attempts to keep himself alive until rescued by men or land.
Life of Pi is a fervent novel containing thoughts on zoos, a life-threatening trans-Pacific sea adventure, and a few comical pages. The more and more you read, the more and more you will fall in love!
Harsh, expressive, tender, dramatic, impassioned, daring, and funny. This is the Life of Pi by Yann Martel.
Blogger's note: If you don't get attached to the book right away, or if it just isn't catching your attention, please don't stop! It may not pick up for a while, but when it does, your rating will fly overboard! (pun intended!!!) :)
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