Life of Pi

by Yann Martel

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Overview

Life of Pi is a fantasy adventure novel by Yann Martel published in 2001. The protagonist, Piscine Molitor "Pi" Patel, a Tamil boy from Pondicherry, explores issues of spirituality and practicality from an early age. He survives 227 days after a shipwreck while stranded on a boat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0770430074
Publisher	Seal Books
Publication date	September 2001
Language	English
Pages	460 pages

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About the Author

Yann Martel

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Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.