tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post329151846894691294..comments2024-03-22T07:35:09.284-07:00Comments on Books in the City: Review: Life of Pi by Yann MartelBooksnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-25444792056044246342016-11-01T03:32:02.064-07:002016-11-01T03:32:02.064-07:00A book that keeps my nose faithfully between its p...A book that keeps my nose faithfully between its pages while being read, and makes my mind dwell weeks later, is a book I'd recommend to anyone. One of the most engaging I've read in a long, long time.<br /><br />Penelope<br /><a href="http://www.housecleaning-maidservice-nj.com/wall_nj_house_cleaningstart.php" rel="nofollow">Click here for Wall NJ maid service information</a>Penelope Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732383763497653346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-62340565462534860872013-05-09T20:48:27.782-07:002013-05-09T20:48:27.782-07:00I read it. I plowed and dogged through it while on...I read it. I plowed and dogged through it while on an international flight. I kept wanting to see what all the fuss was about and was disappointed to realize I'd been hoodwinked by a delusional nut case. The case for spirituality is a contrivance by the sheepels who won't or find it impossible to think for themselves. However, I applaud Mr. Martel for his success.<br /><br />regards,<br />russel of <a href="http://www.beetlesmith.com/collisionrepair.php" rel="nofollow">Renton Auto Body</a>Cath Brookeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890209675194138368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-21268595969569453072011-02-22T15:20:38.204-08:002011-02-22T15:20:38.204-08:00Great review! I'm glad you found time to enjoy...Great review! I'm glad you found time to enjoy this modern classic too.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-61220300965916624612011-02-19T05:58:55.934-08:002011-02-19T05:58:55.934-08:00I'm so glad you loved this too! I thought it w...I'm so glad you loved this too! I thought it was just wonderful.Marie Cloutierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-9395115142794830942011-02-14T18:23:13.661-08:002011-02-14T18:23:13.661-08:00i've been meaning to read this one! glad you l...i've been meaning to read this one! glad you liked it!!toothybookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207906107037519355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-28484285133916900482011-02-11T14:03:32.282-08:002011-02-11T14:03:32.282-08:00Glad you enjoyed this one. I thought it was wonder...Glad you enjoyed this one. I thought it was wonderful.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-28076101764818574772011-02-10T14:24:41.064-08:002011-02-10T14:24:41.064-08:00The best part about the book is the endless conver...The best part about the book is the endless conversation/debate it sparks about what really happened at the end. Nice review - also as a Catholic (though sort of a lapsed one), I also enjoyed the notion of sacrifice. "Give me a moment to wash up." HA!Greg Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122230426442946518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-20426416274656366952011-02-10T06:13:36.099-08:002011-02-10T06:13:36.099-08:00I got this for Christmas and it looks so good!! I...I got this for Christmas and it looks so good!! I can't wait to read it, and this makes me want to read it even more.TheBookAddictedGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223595950718570997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-57323886498781604522011-02-07T17:50:02.368-08:002011-02-07T17:50:02.368-08:00I just purchased this book for my Nook. I'm a...I just purchased this book for my Nook. I'm anxious to start it.Sweet Virginia Breezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880471609039337533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-63860589439146318742011-02-07T07:37:24.628-08:002011-02-07T07:37:24.628-08:00I loved this book. I read it six or seven years a...I loved this book. I read it six or seven years ago. I'm trying to get my husband to read it right now. It's on his nightstand but he hasn't made much progress. I may just have to snatch it back and read it again. I'm still not sure which version I believe.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-51312059988392534882011-02-06T16:48:20.891-08:002011-02-06T16:48:20.891-08:00I think the surprising turn at the end of the book...I think the surprising turn at the end of the book is meant to test the readers faith. Do you believe what he tells you initially, no matter how ludicrous it seems?Rebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-82668848247561691002011-02-06T11:14:20.340-08:002011-02-06T11:14:20.340-08:00I loved this book until the ending, and then I fel...I loved this book until the ending, and then I felt so cheated. I found the first half of the book much better than the second half, although it seems that most people disagree with me.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-48844799529731163842011-02-06T09:15:00.113-08:002011-02-06T09:15:00.113-08:00I always waffle on this book. It's on my TBR, ...I always waffle on this book. It's on my TBR, but never gets to the top somehow. Your review has moved it up again!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-63440778666704052672011-02-06T07:16:29.149-08:002011-02-06T07:16:29.149-08:00I really enjoyed this book. I have yet to re-read ...I really enjoyed this book. I have yet to re-read it, but I certainly mean to. It will be interesting to see how it all works together once you've read it through once.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-78775971396051906402011-02-06T07:15:59.756-08:002011-02-06T07:15:59.756-08:00This is a book I know I 'should' read, but...This is a book I know I 'should' read, but have been putting it off for years... not sure why. There is a copy in my daughter's bookcase, but maybe I should think about the audio, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-49119723430334874432011-02-06T07:14:10.754-08:002011-02-06T07:14:10.754-08:00One of my favorite books EVER! And...to this day t...One of my favorite books EVER! And...to this day the most controversial off ALL the books we've read for our book club (going on 8 years)...we still have members taking about it!Gerbera Daisy Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605934758292568280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-56721224738021497762011-02-06T06:54:49.197-08:002011-02-06T06:54:49.197-08:00I've put off reading this book for the same re...I've put off reading this book for the same reason you did, but what a great review! I'm going to have to rethink this now!Suzanne Yesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340451897624838384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-554626788663375042011-02-06T04:46:04.408-08:002011-02-06T04:46:04.408-08:00I've always thought what you did about not bei...I've always thought what you did about not being interested in a boy lost at sea with a tiger, LOL. But I have read some reviews, this included, that make me reallly want to read this soon!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128837662718618636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-51733734314139665012011-02-06T04:40:27.630-08:002011-02-06T04:40:27.630-08:00Loved the audio version of Life of Pi. Nice review...Loved the audio version of Life of Pi. Nice review(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-90978164529211573712011-02-06T04:37:50.330-08:002011-02-06T04:37:50.330-08:00I loved this book, and the ending really made it f...I loved this book, and the ending really made it for me. I've not re-read it yet, your review made me wonder what it would be like to read it from the beginning knowing how it really ends, how that would effect my reading of it.Danielle Zappavignahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493099952285137131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-37889380331135823312011-02-06T03:07:09.414-08:002011-02-06T03:07:09.414-08:00Definitely a book that I must read soon. I've ...Definitely a book that I must read soon. I've had my eye on it for awhile.<br /><br />I'm so behind with the Immigrant Stories Challenge! :(Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3206029274559460902.post-61488429073862190712011-02-05T21:08:47.148-08:002011-02-05T21:08:47.148-08:00This book was a crazy read! I really want to rerea...This book was a crazy read! I really want to reread it soon, with both options in mind, so I can finally decide what I think happened! I'm not quite ready to believe what it is they suggest I believe. (Hows that for being weird and vague... ;) )Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895603279815878376noreply@blogger.com