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Name: Life of Pi
Rating: 4.6 (17 reviews)
Author: Yann Martel
ISBN: 9780151008117

Life of Pi

by Yann Martel

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First Published:
May 1, 2002, 336 pages

Paperback:
May 2003, 336 pages

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Jay Ess

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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