This is an amazing book, that tells a story on survival and not loosing hope; when you are close to death. I rate this book 4 stars because the only element I didn't like about the book was the beginning which was very slow, and I was almost discouraged to continue reading. But I am so glad I did, in Part 2 the book takes a new spin, there is lots more action. If you enjoy books with suspense, and do not mind graphic images the author places in your mind, this is the book for you. Also, do NOT watch the movie before the book!!! Read the book first!!!!
I have chosen to read this book, because it's simply a classic. I'm not yet, half way through and I'm bored. The Life of Pi is a great book about the Muslim culture and Pi's passion for his religion. In "chapter 8" this is the scene where Pi's father shows the tiger and the goat. The tiger attacks the goat, no mercy. What happens to the goat you'll have to read and see! His father cruelly tries to show his two sons, to be careful being near a tiger, they are dangerous animals. NOT FRIENDS. They live at a zoo and it is important for them to know the dangers that comes with it. Was his father justified in showing them this no. In the video below, Pi tries to feed the tiger but, is not smart that's why, I believe his father was right.
What would it be like to be stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? If you ever are Pi had got you covered, in Chapter 58, pages 166 to 167, he conducts a whole survival manual. If it were me I would go insane. Pi is struggling to stay alive after his many companions die. Spoiler Alert: Orange Juice, the sweet orangutan dies :(. And the poor zebra eaten alive by the crazy hyena. Pi is a warrior fending for himself. His only company now is the dangerous tiger, Richard Parker. He has finally taken control of this fierce tiger, his skills of running the family zoo could not have been more handy. I think where I am in the story Pi's main problem is food, I read the most disturbing chapter where, he actually tried to eat Richard Parker's waste. If you know what I mean.... poop, dung, whatever you want to call it. He is so hungry and food deprived that he imagines it is some tasty delicacy. Also at times when I read, I must remind myself that Pi does not die in the end. You may think that is a spoiler but, the whole story is being told through his perspective so, you are assured he will not die. Which is always comforting, that you know the character you are so attached to won't die. Now I am fully intrigued in this book it has me hooked and I am determined to finish reading this lovely novel.
Watch this awesome clip of Pi training Richard Parker:
