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Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Life of Pi

by Yann Martel
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  • May 1, 2002, 336 pages
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  • May 2003, 336 pages
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Blue Stockings Book Club (new members of Bookbrowse Forum): Please would readers of The Life of Pi give their opinions on the following themes for discussion?
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One of the few books I've read recently which did not disappoint in the least. I have read it cover to cover twice and plan to read it yet again. Beautiful writing, incredible humor. The story exists on so many levels that one reading does not do it justice.

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