Ahhhh! The book has finally come to an end, and I have to admit, this one is definitely one of my favorite books I have read in a while! This final reading assignment was one of the most nerve racking because I didn't know how it was going to end! Was Pi and Richard Parker going to be saved? Or were they both going to die from starvation and dehydration? However, once Pi and Richard Parker land on Mexico, I had a feeling everything was going to be okay for the both of them. I didn't, however, like the fact that Richard Parker trotted away into the jungle before Pi could say good bye to him.
However, in part 3 of the book, this tale takes a new and even more tragic meaning when Pi reveals another version of his story, one in which the animals are replaced by humans. Once we learn this, we understand and assume that Pi probably made up the animal version as a way to cope with the tragedy. Both versions of the story, with and without animals are viable, and Pi never reveals to the reader which version is true. Still, Pi seems to confess in these last chapters that he has made up his entire story as a way to cope with the shocker series of events. This part of the book was truly heartbreaking for me.
Nevertheless, this book definitely goes on my "Top 10 Favorite Books of All Time" list! I can't wait to read Martel's other books!
"Astounding story of courage and endurance in the face of difficulty and tragic circumstances."
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