Life of Pi
By: Yann Martel
Post 1
I saw the movie adaptation of Life of Pi on DVD from the library last year, and it was very, very good. It was a really emotionally gripping, heartfelt story, with suspense and humor thrown into boot. So naturally, after seeing a good movie based on a book, I had to read the book.
Because I have seen the movie already, I already am relatively familiar with the story's general plot. So far, I have read through the first couple chapters, up to the part where Pi, the protagonist, begins his exploration of religion, starting with his acceptance of Christianity in addition to his current faith of Hinduism. He lives with his older brother, Ravi, and his parents, and together they run a zoo in an area known as Pondicherry. What's really interesting so far in the story, which was only mildly accommodated for in the movie, is that the story is told in first person from Pi's perspective, but there are occasional chapters in which the first person perspective switches to that of the author Yann Martel himself, who talks about meeting and talking with Pi in real life. Other than what little information is given about him in the story (that he was looking for a story when he was directed to Pi by Pi's uncle in India and that he is Canadian), I know almost nothing about Yann Martel. But after seeing the movie, I do not think it is as necessary for predictions as how the plot will unfold.
What I am interested in, however, is how the book will differ from the movie...
Until next time,
Josh C.
I watched the movie as you did, but I have not read the book yet (I tried, but ultimately failed due to complete boredom and reluctance). Unlike you, I didn't really like the movie. Sure, it was interesting, but the story lacked action and heart-racing moments. It did have emotional and philosophical components, but by the end, I felt more depressed than enlightened. I mean--RICHARD PARKER ABANDONED PI! Anyways, I hope you have a good time reading.
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