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This is a fascinating book. There is so much fact in it that I kept checking that it was actually fiction.

Within the book is a treatise on the benefits of zoos and how, if they are created and maintained properly they are the best possible environment for the animals involved.

There is a discussion on comparative religions – Muslim, Hindu and Christianity. The main character gets involved and practices all three. He describes how they all benefit him in different ways.

Then there is the main part of the book – how to survive in a lifeboat at sea for seven months – especially if you are sharing the boat with a Bengal tiger. So there’s a short treatise on how to train a tiger – how to let him know you are the alpha male and therefore he is not to dominate (aka eat) you.

Much of the book is matter of fact, and it is all beautifully written.

I HIGHLY recommend it.

You have to start out reading this book with no expectations. It is completely unrealistic of course in the beginning, but when that is behind you, it is a surprisingly good story of survival and the close bond between man and creatures. And the end leaves you thinking for quite some time.

This book is genius.

The beginning is a bit dry--about the first 80 pages were hard for me to get through (I wanted the TIGER! Bring on the TIGER!) but once the story got moving it was a beautiful, fascinating book. One of the best endings of all time, IMO. And you can go back and read the beginning once you've finished the book, and have a much better appreciation for it.

I highly recommend this book; it well deserved the Booker Prize.

Absolutely amazing. The best book I read in 2004 hands down. About a boy ,Pi Patel, who unfortunately finds himself stuck on a float with some interesting zoo animals, and his survival among these beasts. It left me thinking long after I was finished reading. It is so much more than meets the eye. This is one of my keepers. Rated 5/5

This book was simply amazing. Lots of people said I should read it, and while I was halfway through I was still thinking, "There's got to be something I'm missing here."
There was.
Just keep reading...you won't be disappointed!

Wow. I just finished this book and I can already tell it's one that I'll never forget. Yes, it can be slow reading at times due to its introspective nature. However, I think it's a powerful and enriching story.

A very unusual story. I am still unsure whether I like it or not. Deep in some places and in others graphic description of desperate survival measures such as cannibalism. Well written and humorous at times, but if you like action packed novels, you will find it too slow. Pi Patel is an interesting and highly intelligent character.

Personally, I felt the book started very slow, but was, overall a tremendous find. I read it for book club and it yielded a fantastic discussion. Highly recommended.

I LOVE this book! It's really a great book for all ages--good for children since it's a fun adventure and great for adults since you can really delve into the deeper meaning of the story. Life of Pi is one of my favorites. I recommended it to so many friends.

This book was absolutely amazing! How the story begins and the summary at the back of the book are completely different. What Pi goes through makes you envision the story. It's almost like Yann Martel experienced these events. Simply wonderful!

Wow, this is a great book! Its very hard to describe, but it is outstanding.

This is the greatest book. Like nothing I've ever read before. It is neat because it is possibly a true story.

Incredible. This is without a doubt one of the best books I have ever read. What a wonderful study of human nature and the world in which we live. Pi seems to crawl right out of the pages to become a living person, weaving a story that will undoubtedly linger in your memory.

I really liked this book, very funny, but strange, definitely original.

Great book the story makes you appreciate a little bit more what you have. I look at life from a different angle and notice every little detail i come upon.

I was a little bored but finished it.

This is a fantastic read!! I loved every word of it.

I really did NOT like this book! It's on my list of "bad reads"! Definitely thumbs down in my book!

I loved this book!! Very different story line, intriguing, didn't want it to end. I highly recommend it.

One of my favorite books of all time. A great read...