Introducing Snoozy Reviews!

Hello, hello! Once in a while, I find that it's difficult to start books, particularly classics or presumably "famous" ones, without some kind of knowledge of them beforehand. Otherwise, some of them are simply too boring (sorry, old authors). Thus, presenting Snoozy Reviews! Short and snoozy comments on books I've read, to help us all find a good read.

This one here actually wasn't dry or boring at all, but I read it pretty recently and thought it'd be a great place to start. And before I forget, I must mention that my reviews may have a spoiler or two. I try to prevent them, but they can slip in once in a while. So read with caution. And so, without further ado...! *you look down excitedly to learn what book I'm reviewing*!

Review: Life of Pi 

Author & Year*:

Yann Martel, 2001

Plot:

Pi Patel gets stranded in the ocean with a Bengal tiger. But alas, he is determined to live! He must survive! Also, he claims that his story will make the reader believe in God.

First Line: 

“This book was born as I was hungry.” 

(technically, this is from the author's note, but this is one of those books where you don't skip it. Read the author's note! C'est important!)

Last Line: “Very few castaways can claim to have survived so long at sea as Mr. Patel, and none in the company of an adult Bengal tiger.”

By The Cover**:

Look at all that blue. The fish. The orange. The sizzling colors! I think the cover did a great job of capturing the feeling of this book.

Favorite Part:

When Richard Parker is disgraced by a flying fish.

"It happened with lightning speed. Richard Parker turned his head and snapped his mouth, jowls flapping, but the fish was too quick for him. He look astonished and displeased." pg. 181

Least Favorite Part:

When Pi's mom... the cook... uh... yeah. 

Final Comments:

I loved reading Life of Pi! Whether one is religious or not, it's a great read that has beautiful imagery, a gripping story, and a lovable main character. The ending is open-ended... but satisfying. It has the perfect balance of action and reflection. Even though I've only read it recently, Life of Pi is already one of my favorites. So, go forth! Read it! And perhaps watch the movie later, as well.

Rating:

4.5/5

*I think these are important to include because the author and time both have a great effect on a book's content. Also, the older a book is, the harder it seems to be to read. Huh.

** Unfortunately, I am extremely superficial when it comes to books-- I consistently judge them by their covers. But think of it this way: if an author allowed their precious work to have an ugly cover, I don't think he/she cared for it much in the first place.