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I regret not finishing this book before our book club discussion.
Such an interesting book on symbolism and imagery. It is difficult to write a review on this book because of the spoilers.
Is this book about believing vs. non-believing? Faith vs. science? Is it about a spiritual journey? Is it about God protecting a young man from the brutal truth? Denial vs. reality?
I like thinking about Pi's religious zeal. I also liked thinking about zoo animals and wondering about if they really have it bette ...more
Such an interesting book on symbolism and imagery. It is difficult to write a review on this book because of the spoilers.
Is this book about believing vs. non-believing? Faith vs. science? Is it about a spiritual journey? Is it about God protecting a young man from the brutal truth? Denial vs. reality?
I like thinking about Pi's religious zeal. I also liked thinking about zoo animals and wondering about if they really have it bette ...more
Overall, I was unimpressed with this book. It was very gross. The story was weird but intriguing. I think it was just too gross to enjoy too much. The best part of the book was the last 20 pages. I think I would have enjoyed it much more if it just wasn't so vile.
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AMAZING book, but I will have to give the warning that there are some very vivid descriptions of eating animals, animals killing animals, and poop eating. Just a heads up - besides that, GREAT book.
I finally got to read this and enjoyed it much more than I expected. It's well written and different.
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Nov 22, 2008
Edel
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Apr 03, 2009
Maggie
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Arpit
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Dec 18, 2010
Lauren
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