The Life of Pi is a story about survival, faith, and the limits of human endurance. Pi Patel, a young Indian boy, is stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker after a shipwreck. As Pi struggles to stay alive, he must forge an uneasy relationship with the tiger.
Yann Martel’s novel blends adventure with philosophical questions about religion, truth, and the nature of storytelling. Pi’s journey is not only a physical one but also a spiritual quest for meaning in the face of extraordinary challenges.
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