Question

Could someone read this and tell me what you think?

Answer 1

Dear Mr. Yann Martel,

I recently read your wonderful book, Life of Pi, and absolutely loved if from beginning to end, for several reasons.

I’ll begin with the plot; fairly simple, yet very interesting at the same time. That was one reason why I liked is so much, I learned a lot from the book, and not just about zoo animals, but about the will to survive, the different kinds of people in life, and the importance of story-telling. Apart from this, I really appreciated how you took a straightforward idea, but turned it into so much more, with many different underlying angles. And although the beginning, and some other parts in the book, might have been drawn out too long for some people, I found the balance between detail and excitement just right.

For example, the “magical” island with the millions of meerkats. Just when reading that makes thoughts begin to swirl in my mind. I remember clearly how I reacted while reading that section. As Pi was on the last lines of life, he found this “life saving” island, and I felt my heart swelling with joy, but then the unexplained mysteries of the island slowly crept up on both him and I and I remember being just as scared as Pi of the unknown. To really bring a reader into a scene like that takes a lot of skill.

And then of course there is Pi himself. Who could not love Piscine “Pissing” Molitor Patel with his pure innocence yet great knowledge, which he proves to us on several occasions.

Many times during the book I would burst out laughing because of his quirky sense of humor. At the beginning of the book, I found the language of Pi rather abnormal, but quickly got used to it. Then, at the end, where he gets interviewed by the two Japanese men, you realize again, that from the outside world he could indeed be considered a bit strange. However just like the readers, the two men also begin to adjust to his behavior, and realize just how intelligent he is.

Without his character I don’t think the book could have been as accomplished as it is, as he is the one who narrates basically the whole story. He is a true role model, and the way he sees good in everybody is admirable. I found it quite nice how he practiced three different religions, even though everybody was against it, because he found all three good in their own way.
The language in which you write the book is hard to describe: on the one hand, it is so delicate, but on the other hand so sturdy. Reading the book felt like I was being treated to something very special. With every chapter you made me think about what kind of person I really am according to Pi, with words that lingered.

On top of that, they also painted the clearest pictures imaginable in my head, so that I could again, feel myself in the story. When Pi was thirsty so was I, when Pi was happy so was I, when Pi touched the salt water, I felt it too.

However, out of all of these things, like the beautiful language that put you along side the well thought out main character or most every detail you added not one of them is the main reason I fell in love with the book. Because after I experienced everything along the way with Pi, all the emotions, both good and bad, when I deeply hoped that he soon would be rescued, everything, I realized that the book is not what I thought it was. The last few moments changed the story forever, and I will always feel a little ache in my heart, as Richard Parker walked away.

So in conclusion to this letter, I would like to thank you for writing this
extraordinary piece of literature, which I will continue to recommend to everyone I know my whole life, as I am sure to not forget about it.

Answer 2

For a school project we had to read Life of Pi then write a letter to the author. How is this?

Answer 3

It is wonderful. I have never read the book, but when I read your paper it makes me want to, and sing it's praises. Good job, and I hope you get and A!

Answer 4

Wow thanks! :)

Answer 5

Your welcome. Is there anything else you need help with? Language is my specialty.

Answer 6

Other then this nothing. :)

Answer 7

Well, I'm gonna go now. Thanks again! :)

Answer 8

Goodbye! Your truly welcome.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

1. Is this a fan letter or assignment?

Having recently read your wonderful book, Life of P (italics), I absolutely cherished it from beginning to end, for several reasons.

To begin with the plot, it was fairly simple, yet very engaging at the same time. That quality was one of the reasons why I liked is so much. I learned a lot from the book, not just about zoo animals, but more importantly about the will to survive. The book expresses the different kinds of people in life, their relationships and the importance of story-telling. Apart from this, I really appreciated how you took a straightforward idea, but turned it into so much more, with many different underlying angles.

In my opinion, the beginning, and some other parts in the book, may have been drawn out too long, I found the balance between detail and challenging my emotions to be what drew me into the story. For example, the “magical” island with the millions of meerkats, clearly brought me onto the island, just reading that made thoughts begin to swirl.

As Pi, the protagonist, was on the last lines of life, he found this “life saving” island, and I felt my heart swelling with joy, but then the unexplained mysteries of the island slowly crept up on both of us, I remember being just as scared of the unknown as Pi. Your ability to bring a reader into a scene like that takes a lot of skill.

Finally one of the points I enjoyedwas Pi himself. Who could not love Piscine “Pissing” Molitor Patel with his pure innocence yet great knowledge. His combination of innocence and knowledge is displayed on several occasions. Many times during reading the book I would burst out laughing because of his quirky sense of humor.

At the beginning of the book, I found the language of Pi challenging to follow, but I quickly got used to it. At the end, when he gets interviewed by two Japanese men, you realize again, that from the outside world he could indeed be considered a bit eccentric. However just like the readers, the two men also begin to acclimate to his behavior, and realize just how intelligent he is.


The book without the character of PI I don’t think the book could have been as engaging as it is, for he is the one who narrates the story. Pi is a role model, and the way he sees good in everybody is admirable. I found it quite nice how he practiced three different religions, even though everybody was opposed, He found value in all the religions because he realized the good in all of them.

The language in which you wrote the book was challenging to me hard to describe: in one instance it is so delicate, but on the other hand uncompromising. Reading the book encouraged me to felt like I was being treated to something very special. With every chapter you made me think about what kind of person I really am according to Pi, with words that lingered.

Additonally, your words painted the clear pictures imaginable in my mind, so that I could step into the story. When Pi was thirsty so was I, when Pi was happy so was I, when Pi touched the salt water, I felt it too.

However, out of all of these things, like the beautiful language that put you along side the well thought out main character or most every detail you added not one of them is the main reason I fell in love with the book. Because after I experienced everything along the way with Pi, all the emotions, I gained new insight into the Story of Pi. In the the last few moments , the story changed and the intent of the book was made clear, and I will always feel a little ache in my heart, as Richard Parker walked away.

In conclusion, I would like to thank you for writing this extraordinary piece of literature. I feel proud to recommend this wonderful piece of literature r to everyone I know my whole life. It created a profound impact on me. Thank you.