In Life of Pi, we meet Pi Patel, a 16-year-old boy from India whose family owns a zoo. When political unrest forces them to move to Canada, their ship tragically sinks, leaving Pi stranded on a lifeboat with a few animals, including a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. As Pi struggles for survival, he grapples with profound questions about faith and purpose. His journey is not just a fight against the elements; it's a quest for meaning amidst the chaos. Pi’s exploration of various religions reflects his search for direction in a world that often feels irrational. Will his harrowing experience at sea lead him to discover the essence of life? As he confronts both physical and existential challenges, Pi’s resilience shines through, prompting readers to ponder the depths of faith, survival, and what it means to be truly alive.
I honestly loved Life of Pi! This is one of my favorite books now. I read this book over the summer for some summer reading and this book honestly changed my whole perspective. This curious 16-year-old boy is following three religions, Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, to ultimately understand what his goal is in life. It really brought me to think hard about the irrationalities of this world and how sometimes nothing makes sense but it’s the main purpose of why some people live. One of the more compelling parts of this book was when Pi finally found an island with lots of food. It may sound like a sigh of relief but in reality, there were a bunch of meerkats and cannibals living there. He had to run. This book is one that everyone should read, though it may sound ridiculous to some people, it will put a new perspective on that will keep you pondering.