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Life Of Pi

By Yann Martel
Series: Canons
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Life of Pi by Yann Martel narrates the incredible survival tale of Pi Patel, a young Indian boy stranded in the Pacific Ocean following a shipwreck. Accompanied only by a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, Pi must navigate his instincts and spirituality to endure the challenging journey. The novel is a philosophical exploration of faith, resilience, and the struggle between humans and nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of survival and adventure, intertwined with deep philosophical musings and spiritual exploration. This story offers an imaginative blend of fantasy and reality, filled with unique characters and settings that challenge the imagination while exploring themes of faith, hope, and the persistence of the human spirit.

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Life Of Pi

A Canons edition of the phenomenal, Man Booker Prize-winning, international bestseller.

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One boy, one boat, one tiger . . .

After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a zebra (with a broken leg), a female orang-utan, and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. The scene is set for one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of fiction in recent years.

Life of Pi is an incredible tale of survival, faith, and the enduring bond between man and nature.

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This novel by Yann Martel is celebrated for its enchanting and imaginative storytelling, characterised by vivid descriptions and engaging characterisation. It is praised as both inventive and uplifting, managing to blend tension and surprise with a sense of wonder. The book is recognised for its originality and cleverness, drawing readers into its fascinating narrative and renewing faith in the power of storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786891686

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Yann Martel was born in Spain in 1963 of Canadian parents. After studying philosophy at university, he travelled and worked at odd jobs before turning to writing. In addition to the Man Booker Prize-winning Life of Pi, which has been translated into over fifty languages and has sold over thirteen million copies worldwide, he is the author of the novels Self, Beatrice and Virgil and The High Mountains of Portugal, the stories The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios, and the collection of letters to the Prime Minister of Canada, What is Stephen Harper Reading? He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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