I loved this book. I only wish it was true! I did a little research online and it said it was fiction and I was sad that the Author’s Note deceived me so. But, on the review. The main character of the book, Piscine Molitor Patel, also known as Pi, lives in India and is named after a pool (the story behind this begins the book). As he grows up he discovers that he loves God and along the way finds three religions that he practices simultaneously: Hinduism, Catholicism, and Islam. Note that there are also funny stories along the way. Even more so because Pi’s family has a zoo! But the true plot begins later. Pi’s father, a zookeeper, gets tired of living under this political leader and decides to move to…. drum roll please… Canada. So they sell all the animals and travel on a cargo ship to Canada. The ship is Japanese and stops at one of the ports then continues on. But one fateful night, it sinks. And only Pi, a Bengal tiger, a zebra, a hyena, and an orangutan have survived and are all on one lifeboat. Things happen and only Pi and the tiger, Richard Parker, are left. So Pi must use his knowledge and survival instincts to keep him alive and safe. This book was amazing. The details are wonderful and you can see whats happening as if it’s taking place around you. The first portion of the book gives back ground while the plot slowly unfolds. It is a tale of survival that will have you ‘Believe in God’ which will make sense after you read the author’s note. but please note that this is not a religious book. And no, Mr. Martel is not trying to get you to swap religions or anything. It’s just a part of the character. This book is intelligently written and intelligent in itself. Please pick it up and read it!
Enlightened,
Rachel
