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Life of Pi
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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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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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I loved it and for some bizarre reason I love friend reviews that completely disagree with me.
Cathrine ☯ wrote: "I loved it and for some bizarre reason I love friend reviews that completely disagree with me."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.
Oh and I so loved the movie!
Cndy wrote: "Oh and I so loved the movie!"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.
Great review, Kevin. Who is Captain Corelli? Is he from Fawlty Towers?
Apatt wrote: "Great review, Kevin. Who is Captain Corelli? Is he from Fawlty Towers?"No, that was Captain Birdseye!
Read this when it first came out, I think, and also gave it 4 stars. I bought the movie, too, but still haven't seen it yet.
Cheri wrote: "Read this when it first came out, I think, and also gave it 4 stars. I bought the movie, too, but still haven't seen it yet."Hmmm, wasn't at all impressed with movie, Cheri.
Some things are better left to the imagination.
Thanks for reading my review!
This is almost relevant, Kevin:
(Blame Cecily!)
Apatt wrote: "This is almost relevant, Kevin:Ha! Thanks, apatt!
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by Yann Martel doesn't roll off the tongue so easily!
oooooooooooooooooooooooo how i loathed this book but of course i respect your opinion ;)
Jaidee wrote: "oooooooooooooooooooooooo how i loathed this book but of course i respect your opinion ;)"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!
Kevin wrote: "Jaidee wrote: "oooooooooooooooooooooooo how i loathed this book but of course i respect your opinion ;)"Oh, really?
I read it a long time ago (when it first surfaced) and I loved that Martel succ..."
your the best Kev !!
Jaidee wrote: "your the best Kev !!"Oh, stoppit, Jaidee. I blush so easily! : )
This one was like pulling teeth for me... I wish I loved it as much as others did (including your esteemed self).
I read the book first, but also loved the film too.
Nat wrote: "This one was like pulling teeth for me... I wish I loved it as much as others did (including your esteemed self)."Aww, don't worry, Nat, I'm just pleased to be called 'esteemed'!
: )
Jules wrote: "I read the book first, but also loved the film too."I really enjoyed this book, Jules. : )
I read this when it came out & I’m tempted lately to read it again.
Kelli wrote: "I read this when it came out & I’m tempted lately to read it again."You could do far worse, Kelli. : )
Susanne wrote: "Fab review Kevin!"Thanks, Susanne! : )
Your review is tempting me, Kevin! I agree with you about the cover. :-)
Kimber wrote: "Your review is tempting me, Kevin! I agree with you about the cover. :-)"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.
Loved your review,Kevin. I liked the book but I was not quite as enamored as you were. Loved the cover as well but your THE FISH THAT CLIMBED THE TREE cover surpassed it! I do agree with you concerning the films.
Linda wrote: "Loved your review,Kevin. I liked the book but I was not quite as enamored as you were. Loved the cover as well but your THE FISH THAT CLIMBED THE TREE cover surpassed it! I do agree with you concer..."Wow! Have only just spotted your wonderful comment, Linda.
Thank you for kind approval of my book cover!
😁
Loved your review, Kevin! Liked the book...and the cover even more! The movie...not so much. But I agree with Linda. The Fish That Climbed the Tree cover did surpass it hands down!
Kevin, fantastic review. I didn’t like it as much as you, but I definitely agree it’s better to read the book than see the movie.
Angela M wrote: "Kevin, fantastic review. I didn’t like it as much as you, but I definitely agree it’s better to read the book than see the movie."Thanks, Angela! I loved the (view spoiler).
Oh yes, Kevin, you have hugely intensified my interest for this book! 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!)
Nilanjana wrote: "Oh yes, Kevin, you have hugely intensified my interest for this book! 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. : )
Pulled it off with flying colors I say. I enjoyed both book and film greatly, but to each their own. Glad Yann delivered for you Kevin!! I reserve that whacking for another day though, maybe ;)
Federico wrote: "Pulled it off with flying colors I say. I enjoyed both book and film greatly, but to each their own. Glad Yann delivered for you Kevin!! I reserve that whacking for another day though, maybe ;)"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! ; )
Too late Kevin! Thank god I reserved that whacking. Now where's my copy of War and Peace? Hold on I'll be back.
Federico wrote: "Too late Kevin! Thank god I reserved that whacking. Now where's my copy of War and Peace? Hold on I'll be back."😄
I loved Life of Pi and just finished Martel's Beatrice and Virgil. I really liked it, Kevin, perhaps you would, too.
I watched the film a long time ago and I loved it, I can only imagine how wondrous the book itself is. Look forward to reading it soon! :)
Dollie wrote: "I loved Life of Pi and just finished Martel's Beatrice and Virgil. I really liked it, Kevin, perhaps you would, too."I loved 'Life of Pi' and also loved your review of 'Beatrice and Virgil', Dollie. Wonderful to hear from you!
Ruben wrote: "I watched the film a long time ago and I loved it, I can only imagine how wondrous the book itself is. Look forward to reading it soon! :)"I hope you do like it, Ruben; it's a thought-provoking read. Thank you for dropping by, my friend!
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.