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Life of Pi
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2004 review: I've always remembered this book leaving a deep lasting impact on me; appearing from the start to be one thing, and being by the end something completely different! My naïve younger self labelled this as a horror read, which I understand - but this a lot more than that.
Yann Martel's expert and peerless mix of fact and fiction, and of adventure and magical realism, is a joy to behold. Ultimately this book has one of those ideas, that some readers may struggle with - that only you can decide what really happened on Pi's journey, but it works really well for me. One of my must-read top 100 books. My stuck-up younger self only gave this an 8 out 12, but I'm sure a re-read will right this wrong one day.
Yann Martel's expert and peerless mix of fact and fiction, and of adventure and magical realism, is a joy to behold. Ultimately this book has one of those ideas, that some readers may struggle with - that only you can decide what really happened on Pi's journey, but it works really well for me. One of my must-read top 100 books. My stuck-up younger self only gave this an 8 out 12, but I'm sure a re-read will right this wrong one day.
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February 29, 2004
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Started Reading
March 5, 2004
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Finished Reading
January 17, 2020
– Shelved
January 17, 2020
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fantasy-let-it-be-your-fantasy
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Oct 31, 2021 06:19AM
Excellent and genuine review. Loved it!!
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Stacey B wrote: "Excellent and genuine review. Loved it!!"So kind Stacey B, thank you!
Great review, Baba. I have been wanting to watch the movie based on this novel for a while. Glad that you overall liked the story.
Nika wrote: "Great review, Baba. I have been wanting to watch the movie based on this novel for a while. Glad that you liked the story."Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond to my review Nika.
A joy to behold indeed, the beauty of it to be able to chose what ending we want to believe <3. Great review Baba!
Federico wrote: "A joy to behold indeed, the beauty of it to be able to chose what ending we want to believe <3. Great review Baba!"Thank you so much Federico
