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Life of Pi
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Kevin Ansbro's review
bookshelves: contemporary-fantasy, modern-fable, human-emotions, escapism, magical-realism, coming-of-age, gorgeous-covers, indian-fiction
Sep 04, 2015
bookshelves: contemporary-fantasy, modern-fable, human-emotions, escapism, magical-realism, coming-of-age, gorgeous-covers, indian-fiction
I'm a huge fan of Yann Martel's allegorical story.
I read Life of Pi shortly after it had won the Booker, heavily intrigued by the story's improbable premise (boy in lifeboat with Bengal tiger). I was keen to see how the author could pull this off.
But pull it off he did, taking me back to a wondrous childhood of adventure tales and fables.
And you are welcome to whack me over the head with a leather-bound copy of War and Peace, but I am such a sucker for exotic book covers!
Please read the book, don't see the film: Ditto, Captain Corelli.
I read Life of Pi shortly after it had won the Booker, heavily intrigued by the story's improbable premise (boy in lifeboat with Bengal tiger). I was keen to see how the author could pull this off.
But pull it off he did, taking me back to a wondrous childhood of adventure tales and fables.
And you are welcome to whack me over the head with a leather-bound copy of War and Peace, but I am such a sucker for exotic book covers!
Please read the book, don't see the film: Ditto, Captain Corelli.
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Reading Progress
Finished Reading
September 4, 2015
– Shelved
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
contemporary-fantasy
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
modern-fable
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
human-emotions
August 14, 2016
– Shelved as:
escapism
March 12, 2017
– Shelved as:
magical-realism
December 5, 2017
– Shelved as:
coming-of-age
June 14, 2018
– Shelved as:
gorgeous-covers
June 21, 2018
– Shelved as:
indian-fiction
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Oh, it's not too bizarre, Cathrine.
It's part of what makes Goodreads so interesting.
I enjoy a review that opposes mine, if a cogent reason is given.
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Not just you, a lot of people loved the movie Cndy, but for me it didn't convey the gritty fight for survival that the book did.
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No, that was Captain Birdseye!
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Hmmm, wasn't at all impressed with movie, Cheri.
Some things are better left to the imagination.
Thanks for reading my review!
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Ha! Thanks, apatt!
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by Yann Martel doesn't roll off the tongue so easily!
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Oh, really?
I read it a long time ago (when it first surfaced) and I loved that Martel succeeded in making such an improbable story believable. And I liked the whole metaphorical angle.
Still, you didn't like Girl on the Train, which many learned bibliophiles have recognised as being probably the best book ever written! ; )
Ha! Thanks for reading, Jaidee!
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Oh, really?
I read it a long time ago (when it first surfaced) and I loved that Martel succ..."
your the best Kev !!
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Aww, don't worry, Nat, I'm just pleased to be called 'esteemed'!
: )
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I really enjoyed this book, Jules. : )
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You could do far worse, Kelli. : )
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Thanks, Kimber!
It's definitely one of my all-time favourite book covers and I was drawn right into the story. I love this book.
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Wow! Have only just spotted your wonderful comment, Linda.
Thank you for kind approval of my book cover!
😁
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Thanks, Angela! I loved the (view spoiler) .
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Can’t wait to read it someday!
This I AM reading.
I loved the movie, but if that was great I wonder what I will discover inside.
Excited!
Thank you for the recommendation ( you had recommended it to me once!)
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Can’t wait to read it someday!
This I AM reading.
I loved the movie, but if that was great I wonder what I will discover ..."
Thank you, Nilanjana!
The movie was nowhere near as good as the book, so this should prove to be a worthwhile read. : )
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My apologies for seeing your comment so late, Federico.
I'm pleased that you enjoyed the film as much as the book. There's probably something wrong with me! ; )
Have you read his new book? I haven't --
Martel was speaking in our area when the new book came out. --(but I missed him) ---
We get soooo..."
Oh, and FUN comment, Elyse!
Ha, If you went to see me speaking at an evening author event, you'd definitely fall asleep, if you were already tired. : )
Thank you for reading my review.