Yann Martel, Martel Yann: Life of Pi (Paperback, 2012, Canongate Books Ltd)
Paperback, 428 pages
Published June 4, 2012 by Canongate Books Ltd.
After a tragic shipwreck, a solitary lifeboat is left at the mercy of the wild blue waters of the Pacific. The only survivors are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a zebra with a broken leg, a hyena, an orang-utan — and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. Now a major motion picture from acclaimed director Ang Lee, the much loved Life of Pi is a bewitching tale of adventure and friendship — and of finding courage in the most unexpected places.
Absolutely delightful. Martel's story is delicious in numerous ways. It conveys a great deal of information about animals, but I was most astounded by how he simplifies conversation about faiths.
