"Just Beautiful"
An absolutely fabulous read. I could not stop listening. It is very beautifully written, and really brings the words to life - highly recommended.
"A wonderful and philosophical journey"
This is a tale that will captivate you. It is also a tale which will make you think about the deeper questions of life. The author creates a compelling protagonist, and the setting is inventive (to say the least). This is an award winning novel that should make everyone's reading list. The audiobook version is playful and full of life, and captures the essence of the novel. The narration is wonderful. I think you will be recommending this book to others.
"A good choice for an audiobook"
This audiobook was sometimes slow and difficult to make it through, probably due to the great length of the book. It was however, always enjoyable. If I had bought this in print, I would have quickly rushed through it and skipped a chapter or two. FOr this reason, I felt the audioversion saved me from myself and forced me to appreciate each word. I greatly enjoyed this book and recommend it. JUST MAKE IT THROUGH!! It is worth it.
"Pi has such life"
I read Life of Pi about 6 months ago and it still has a profound effect on me. At times, I will think about Pi, Richard Parker, and even Orange Juice and wonder how they would react to certain situations. The narrator's child-like voice with his Indian accent brought the story to life. Even after the tsunami tragedy, I instantly thought of Pi and Richard Parker...only to realize...duh, there were just characters in a book. I love this book. It has made me believe in the resilience of the human spirit.
"Excellent"
So far the best audio book I have heard. Unlike some other readers I enjoyed most the part before shipwreck, full of pleasing insight. The end is also a highlight though.
"A very believable fantasy adventure"
The author describes Pi's unusual life as a shipwreck survivor in a very enjoyable style. The detailed explanations are so real that he fools you into believing this is a true story. I was completely duped (in a good way).
"Where's Richard Parker?"
Don't wory! He's safe in the imagination of each person who loves this book.
Every religion, every culture, and every individual interprets experience and
shapes a reality. Is one more valid than another? Is one "better"? This story argues for a version that enables the believer to not only survive physically, but to use his inner resources, even his more dangerous psychic tools, to emerge whole, with his love of life and God intact.
"Nice ending but a hard book to listen to."
I enjoyed the dialects brought out by listening but thought it was too slow at times.
"A precious story"
The story of an Indian boy's adventure at sea is intelligent, thoughtful, occasionally suspenseful, sometimes witty, and always sincere. It is impossible to explain why this simple tale has such impact on the listener. Pi presents opinions that are not common, but they are convincingly held. Young Pi is always insightful. He sees his surroundings, his predicaments with humbling clarity.
The reader is first rate. He has the most wonderful Indian-accented British tongue and this gives this wild ride irresistible verisimilitude. Bravo!