“The world isn’t just the way it is.What makes a good story? Yann Martel asks his readers this very question through his best-known novel Life of Pi, but would also encourage you to think about it when interpreting the world around you. The latest Audible edition of the audiobook is narrated by British comedian, actor and broadcaster Sanjeev Bhaskar - listen to an audio sample. If you haven’t tried an audiobook before this is a wonderful example of the real value of this reading format. His delivery really brought to life the humour and irony the protagonist manages to find in his dire predicament. The version I listened to was narrated by Jeff Woodman. I listened to Life of Pi on audio and strongly recommend this format. “It is true that those we meet can change us, sometimes so profoundly that we are not the same afterwards, even unto our names.” Audiobook format I strongly recommend men and women, young and old acquainting themselves with this character Pi – he is one of the most admirable, believable and inspirational characters you are likely to meet in the world of fiction. This story will be one that stays with me long after reading it.
There is often conjecture about novels that go on to win high profile awards such as the Man Booker Prize, but in my opinion there should be no argument when it comes to this novel. In Life of Pi Yann Martel has written such a very clever story. I also found the disarming simplicity of the 16-year-old character’s discussions on the differences and similarities of the world’s three major religions and his thoughts on religion in general both appealing and quite profound. No-one called ‘pissin’ during his childhood would be caught dead with a cup of pee at his lips, even alone in a life boat in the middle of the Pacific.”
“The injunction not to drink urine was quite unnecessary. Irreverent observational gems, such as the following comment by Pi when delivering his considered review of the castaway survival manual he finds in the lifeboat, consistently brought a smile to my face. His self-possession and belief is utterly charming. Even the most dour of individuals could not help liking this character. Pi grew up in a zoo and his knowledge of animal behaviours and traits is the foundation from which he shapes his view of the world and people in general. Interspersed within Pi’s telling of his story of survival as a teenager, is commentary from a reporter writing an article on the life of Pi many years later.
The predominant narrator is our protagonist Piscine Molitor Patel, who prefers to be called Pi. Life of Pi is poignant, inspirational and life-affirming. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission.
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