{"product_id":"life-of-pi-6","title":"Life of Pi by Yann Martel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYann Martel's\u003c\/strong\u003e Life of Pi is a transformative novel, an astonishing work of imagination that will delight and stun readers in equal measure. It is a triumph of storytelling and a tale that will, as one character puts it, make you believe in God. After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wide, wild Pacific. The crew of the surviving vessel consists of a hyena, one zebra (with broken leg), an orang-utan, a 450-pound Royal Bengal Tiger named Richard Parker and Pi - a 16-year-old Indian boy. As the 'crew' begin to assert their natural places in the food chain, Pi's fear mounts, and he must use all his wit and daring to develop an understanding with Richard the tiger. Life of Pi takes the reader on an extraordinary journey - geographical, spiritual and emotional. A rare thing, here is a novel that will change your view of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1948\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1948\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eYann Martel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Canadian author best known for his novel \u003cem data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eLife of Pi\u003c\/em\u003e, which won the Man Booker Prize in 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2146\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2146\" class=\"\"\u003eBorn in Spain in 1963 to Canadian parents, Martel has lived in various countries, including Canada, France, Mexico, and India. His multicultural background has greatly influenced his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2423\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2221\" class=\"\"\u003eMartel has written several other novels and works of fiction, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2313\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2313\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eBeatrice and Virgil\u003c\/em\u003e (2010) – a novel exploring themes of suffering and the Holocaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2420\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2420\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eSelf\u003c\/em\u003e (1996) – his debut novel, which reflects on the themes of identity and personal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2745\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2745\" class=\"\"\u003eWriting Style: Yann Martel is known for his blending of reality and fiction, often combining fantastical elements with deep philosophical and moral reflections. In \u003cem data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003eLife of Pi\u003c\/em\u003e, he explores complex themes like faith, truth, the nature of stories, and the connection between humankind and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2991\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2991\" class=\"\"\u003eInfluence: \u003cem data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eLife of Pi\u003c\/em\u003e has become a modern literary classic and was adapted into a successful film in 2012 directed by Ang Lee. The novel has been praised for its emotional depth, narrative structure, and philosophical reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272947953921,"sku":"2T2W7GGZL-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/22222222222222.jpg?v=1669290750","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/life-of-pi-6","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}