leilatre's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to really get into this story, but a couple of days into the adventure in the lifeboat, I was hooked. I actually stayed up several hours reading the book last night -- typically the sign that I've found an engaging story. I loved the voice of the narrator and the twists and turns of the adventure had by Pi and Richard Parker are unexpected and clever. Great summer read!
mistressviolet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This book started out slow for me. In fact, I initially delved into it about 6 months ago, before setting it aside. However, I recently picked it back up, and about a third of the way in, it suddenly grew on me. Although brutal (animals doing what animals do in a survival situation), it was engaging. And the longer the story went on, the more enrapt I became.
And then the end... Wow! Very good ending.
I'm so glad I decided to revisit this one, because it really did turn out to be a great read about survival, trauma, perseverance and hope—the human condition when forced to extremes.
beaupedia's review against another edition
4.0
Well, I choose to believe. Time to rewatch the movie.
bbraun's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
silje_with_a_j's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorite books on the face of this earth. It's a wonderful exploration of religion and philosophy and how those subjects intersect with the sheer force of will it takes to survive. It's a story about how storytelling can allow us to survive in the darkest of times (like getting caught on a lifeboat with a fierce tiger and no food).
kangarew's review against another edition
4.0
The ending tied this book together so well and was rather emotional. Im glad I read this before watching the movie. The first section of the book is rather unnecessary for the plot, but character development is important so I see the reason. Overall 4/5 glad I read this
matcharlyy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
thisistez's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh my god. This has been an emotional roller coaster. I cried, I cringed (many times), but I smiled a fair bit as well. The story is heartbreaking and awful and I felt disgusted and sad most of the time, but I got very attached to both Pi and his tiger friend. I was already going to rate this book 5 stars because of the author's style, which I absolutely adore, (they have a way of describing both surroundings and feelings that's just overwhelming), but the ending made it even better. I usually don't like books with open endings and when I finished this one, I was mad at first that I didn't actually get a definitive answer. But the more I think about it, it makes so much sense for this book to end this way. It makes the message the book is giving stronger in a way, and it makes you think about what you value in life. All in all, thank you, Yann Martel.