It is difficult for one to find a novel that they can comprehend and connect with. It may take some people the majority of their lives to find one of those novels. I am genuinely fortunate to have found that kind of book after a mere 15 years of my life. The book I am referring to is Life of Pi, by Yann Martel. It is a riveting novel that centers on a boy, lost in the middle of the pacific ocean with nothing but his wits, his will, and a four hundred and fifty pound bengal tiger. This novel regards more than just the tribulations of survival. It is one that explores identity, religion and the priority of hope.
The novel’s preface utilises a clever fusion of truth and spectacle. Martel speaks to the reader about the conception of the story. He speaks of the harsh reality that he faced when writing the book; he had not made his mark on the world of literature. He had already released two books at the time and had expected …show more content…
It is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It has moments of both triumph and sadness. It exhibits both affection and anger. The protagonist, Piscine Patel evolves throughout the story as well as his anthropomorphic counterpart, Richard Parker. Life of Pi is pseudo realistic, illustrating how real even the most outlandish ideas can seem when paired with the correct writing techniques and placement near a reference to a real event. I was able to relate with it deeply as I am very similar to Piscine. My name was also made fun of a lot, I am also Tamil and I had to move from a place I was familiar with and had friends in, to a new and mysterious land: Canada. However, I didn’t have nearly as much trouble getting here. Martel has created Pi to be relatable to almost anyone as Pi is such a normal character. Life of Pi achieves everything that I believe makes a book great. It tricks the reader, enlightens them, and leaves them with valuable lessons they can apply into everyday
The novel’s preface utilises a clever fusion of truth and spectacle. Martel speaks to the reader about the conception of the story. He speaks of the harsh reality that he faced when writing the book; he had not made his mark on the world of literature. He had already released two books at the time and had expected …show more content…
It is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It has moments of both triumph and sadness. It exhibits both affection and anger. The protagonist, Piscine Patel evolves throughout the story as well as his anthropomorphic counterpart, Richard Parker. Life of Pi is pseudo realistic, illustrating how real even the most outlandish ideas can seem when paired with the correct writing techniques and placement near a reference to a real event. I was able to relate with it deeply as I am very similar to Piscine. My name was also made fun of a lot, I am also Tamil and I had to move from a place I was familiar with and had friends in, to a new and mysterious land: Canada. However, I didn’t have nearly as much trouble getting here. Martel has created Pi to be relatable to almost anyone as Pi is such a normal character. Life of Pi achieves everything that I believe makes a book great. It tricks the reader, enlightens them, and leaves them with valuable lessons they can apply into everyday