Life of Pi
by Yann Martel
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Book Reviews of Life of Pi
Book Review: Great book, great edition
Summary: 5 Stars
I love The Life of Pi, originally released in 2002 written by Yann Martel, is arguably one of the best books of the modern era. I have read this book half a dozen times and each time I read it I respect it more. Read this book now, I don't want to spoil it by saying any more.
This new Deluxe Illustrated edition is published with over three dozen images that illustrate the story. I'm not an art critic, but I like the included illustrations, ehe art is colorful and complements the story well.
If you are looking for your first copy, I recommend this illustrated edition.
Book Review: Hitchcock's "Lifeboat" with Wild Animals
Summary: 5 Stars
A rather outre plot but one beautifully rendered. A boy (Pi) grows up in a zoo (which his father owns)which makes him familiar with wild beasts. It is a familiarity he will need as, on the family's way to Canada, together with many zoo animals, their ship sinks and Pi (alone) finds himself on a lifeboat staring out onto a great expanse of blue sky and green sea. Others find their way to the same lifeboat, all animals, one of which is a great Tiger. Surely death must come to Pi.
The illustrations do enhance the wonderful writing and I would suggest buying the illustrated version.
Book Review: A top pick not just for library holdings, but for gift-giving.
Summary: 5 Stars
After the sinking of a cargo ship only one lifeboat remains on the Pacific - housing a teen named Pi, a hyena, a zebra and a Royal Bengal tiger. Their survival and journeys makes for a winning book which transcends children's or young adult fiction to provide all ages with a gorgeous, winning contemporary folk story, and this deluxe edition is the perfect gift for capturing it all, using lovely drawings by Croatian artist Tomislav Torjanac to capture key scenes in Martel's drama. A top pick not just for library holdings, but for gift-giving.
Book Review: A perfect marriage
Summary: 5 Stars
I had already read "Life of Pi" with great admiration for the way Martel managed to combine a tender philosophy of life with the tough reality of his story. I never, though, expected that it could be illustrated in a way which reflects the pleasure I had when reading it. The drawings by Torjanac are however above praise and made a perfect marriage with the text. This is the way a good book has to be presented, it combines excellent penmanship with sensitive drawings and that all in a shape about which the publisher can be very proud. BRAVO!!Book Review: A Beautiful Life of Pi - it made me love re-reading it
Summary: 5 Stars
It goes without saying that Life of Pi is my favorite book. Pi and Richard Parker won my heart years ago and I give this book away to everyone I know.
When I saw the illustrated version had been released, of course I immediately ordered it and was enthralled at the beautiful paintings and sketches that highlight certain elements of the story. It made re-reading it even more of a joy.
It was exactly as my mind had pictured it.
Beautiful edition and highly recommended.