elizabethplucker's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bizzyfenly's review against another edition
5.0
Is it Pascale's Wager waiting for the reader's acknowledgement or the lens of memory retelling a traumatic experience as an artistic parable that seeks to build meaning from the loss? The reader is asked to decide and, even if the reader does not agree to the terms of the wager, by reading this book, the reader gives up ignorance and, accordingly, has no choice but to play. Who is Pi's tiger? What does the constant survival contest between carnivore and prey represent? Who are you by the end of this story? I guess it depends on how you feel when you arrive "and so it is with God".
vanessazamora's review against another edition
5.0
This book really had me captivated from start to finish. I don’t know why it’s set up to look like it’s based off a true story, but maybe that’s part of the book’s interpretation that we can choose what to believe is true. Life of Pi is enchanting not just for the storyline, but the thematic’s it touches on and the way Pi narrates his thoughts was something very humbling and really spoke to me as well. Though I’m not religious, I was able to appreciate and revel in Pi’s profound love of the three religions he chose to practice. It gave him such a beautiful outlook on life and the nature of reality. Pi goes as far as to say that atheists or agnostics are his own “brothers and sisters of a different faith.”
I think all the spiritual lessons about faith and the human experience overall were my favorite aspects. How Pi was able to overcome his obstacles and use his faith to continue moving forward. Even without religion, I found that this faith could be applied to oneself or even just a trust in the universe, wherever that may be. What we choose to believe in and live by ultimately affects how we carry ourselves through life. I believe Pi’s explanation of how we should make choices that enrich our lives and bring us joy is one of the simplest, yet most difficult, decisions we can do for ourselves. We shouldn’t limit our experience, and ultimately all we can do is continue to move forward with our best intentions in mind.
I think all the spiritual lessons about faith and the human experience overall were my favorite aspects. How Pi was able to overcome his obstacles and use his faith to continue moving forward. Even without religion, I found that this faith could be applied to oneself or even just a trust in the universe, wherever that may be. What we choose to believe in and live by ultimately affects how we carry ourselves through life. I believe Pi’s explanation of how we should make choices that enrich our lives and bring us joy is one of the simplest, yet most difficult, decisions we can do for ourselves. We shouldn’t limit our experience, and ultimately all we can do is continue to move forward with our best intentions in mind.
howattp's review against another edition
4.0
Engrossing read, lots of trivia and very thought-provoking. Longer review forthcoming--hopefully!
cecilierogers's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so different from anything I have ever read, and I absolutely loved it. The story was unique and entertaining, not even like I imagined it to be. I'd only seen the movie trailer before, and I'm now even more excited to watch the film.
jkropik06's review against another edition
4.0
I'm done with the story X/100 thing. 4/5 Stars.
Although reading required reads in school always makes me dislike books, I looked past that and this book is actually really good. The writing is amazing and the ending is one of the best.
Although reading required reads in school always makes me dislike books, I looked past that and this book is actually really good. The writing is amazing and the ending is one of the best.
grayxen's review against another edition
3.0
cute story but the interview in the ending fucking sucked. ruined the whole story for me.
jostafinski's review against another edition
4.0
well written, but wasn't as awe inspiring as others said it was. good read - but didn't live up to the hype