I wish I had a story like that! Haha! Lovely review.

The biography Piss Life won't come out until I've done something worthy of writing a biography for ha. That is quite funny, how much did the misconception sway your early opinions of what was going on in the book? Great review though, it's always nice to hear when a book shapes a positive redemptive vision of life for the reader.

One of the reasons I love goodreads is that you come across great reviews like this, even if you personally didn't like the book.
Thank you.

s.penkevich: thank god I see your comment now, many months later. I think my misconceptions only helped keep me in a state of awe, and not much more. Though I was very confused that a "island of green plants that will eat you at night" actually existed. Of course, had I known it was fiction, it might not have had as great an impact on me. You know, it always sways you more to know someone actually did it, instead of someone just making it up.

Peter: Oh, this comment made my day. This is one of my favourite things about Goodreads. Even if I didn't like a book, I love to read and understand what other people loved or hated about it, and what they got out of it. I'm glad you liked my review despite your own experience :) Thank you! (let's thank each other, so polite).

I think your review makes me want to read the book. That, and your story is awesomely funny! 'Piss Life' aha, you're so cute xD

Cydnee wrote: "I think your review makes me want to read the book. That, and your story is awesomely funny! 'Piss Life' aha, you're so cute xD"

I sure as hell didn't feel cute when I found out how much this book had "lied" to me, mostly just kind of ridiculous, haha, but thanks for finding it awesome :D
And you should check out the book! And then maybe the movie. Both were surprisingly excellent.

Brilliant review, really lovely!

I finished this book today and I agree with you; it truly changed my life in a very small but wonderful way. The thing is I never even questioned the credibility of Pi's story until he told the second version and it actually made me cry a bit because after all the whole book made me feel a little better about the world. I love your story!!

What a magical review, just beautiful.