Life of Pi Pt. 4

Ahh Pi is finally saved! I loved the ending of the book; it really makes the reader think. I know it made me kind of question which story Pi told to the Japanese men was really true, the one with or without the animals. I definitely believe the one with the animals. I felt bad Pi was questioned so on his incredible journey; I wish people would have just accepted it and admire him for his survival through the most extreme circumstances.

I have questions about the island he found. How the heck was it so dangerous? Why couldn't he just keep living each day the same way on it? Granted, he eventually found real land by getting back on the lifeboat, but still, if he knew how to avoid the dangers of it, then couldn't he just keep on living there with an endless supply of food and water? The meercats could do it! And Richard Parker sure didn't seem to mind that much. The teeth would have freaked me out a little too, but I don't know if I would have the courage to face the Pacific Ocean again.

I felt sooo bad that Richard Parker left Pi as soon as they made it to Mexico! I wanted to cry with Pi after all they went through together. Poor Pi ended up loosing every part of his family. What surprised me was that he still wanted to move to Canada, even though his family wasn't going to be there with him because India would have brought back too many "sad memories". I felt so bad for the poor boy :( I also found it extremely interesting that Pi kept hanging on to as much food as possibly at the end of the book. He was obviously scared for his life that he would get about-to-die-hungry again.

I really like the Life of Pi. It truly was one of my favorite books that I've ever read. Great choice Mrs. Leffler! :)

Life of Pi Pt. 3

I still really like this book, but there were some kind of dull parts in this section, like the descriptions of fishing. Yes, they were necessary, but they were just dull to me. I couldn't imagine living his life. I couldn't imagine trying to tame a TIGER! Insane. Yes, again it was very necessary, but that task takes one brave person to try to master it.

Pi really starts learning to think on his feet more and more throughout this book. He learns that nothing should EVER go to waste. The boy that felt bad about killing his first first becomes an expert hunter that can even drink blood and kill a turtle mercilessly. Pi really grows up fast; and somehow doesn't go completely insane with his 227 days stranded at sea. He kept himself busy and always had faith in God. I would miss my family and friends way to much if I were him. The one chapter that told the part where he sang happy birthday to his mom made me want to ball my eyes out. I couldn't imagine comprehending that everything that I loved was gone. I really admire Pi's bravery. He learns to overcome all of his fears, from the tiger to the sharks to killing live animals, he conquers it all. "You can get used to anything", he says.

I am still loving this book. It is still really hard for me to put down, and although I want to know what happens, I don't want this book to end. Stay tuned for the final response on the Life of Pi coming shortly! :)

Life of Pi Pt. 2

First thing I want to say, I loved the beginning sentence of Part 2 of Life of Pi. It was simply "The ship sank." This made me wonder what the HECK happened! I love how action packed this Part 2 is of the book. You truly never know what might happen next. I really admire Pi's bravery so far; I don't think I could have lasted that long. I don't think I could have stayed sane for that long under the circumstances he was under. I probably just would have jumped overboard after the first day to be honest. I have been scared of big dogs ever since a Weimaraner chased me one day when I was running in my neighborhood. Never have I been more scared in my life. So watching that hungry hyena kill every other living creature on the boat would have probably made me have a panic attack. I am also afraid of boats on an ocean because of watching The Little Mermaid and The Black Stallion as a little kid, so this whole situation just would not have ended well for me. Also, I really admire his bravery in admitting to himself that his family is probably all gone. That is my biggest fear, loosing my family. I could never ever in a million years admit that they were gone to myself.

I do not understand how Pi did not notice he was on the same boat as a Bengal Tiger for 3 days. I mean the tiger must have made SOME noise or moved a little bit at least once. I also don't understand how he didn't even realize that he was hungry or thirsty for days. I guess fear and shock can do some crazy things to you, but I think my body would have definitely noticed there was no food in it very soon. Pi is extremely lucky that he has enough food and water on board the life boat to last him a couple of months though. He just has to get past the tiger, and I bet all of the dead animal carcasses on board the life boat smell god-awful too.

I have really enjoyed this book. I find it to be the ultimate survival story. I have trouble even putting the book down; the story has really consumed me. I can't wait to see what happens next! Stay tuned for more :)