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Vida de Pi

by Yann Martel

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Language
Spanish
Published
2004
Publisher
Booket
Pages
352
ISBN
9788423335862
After a catastrophic shipwreck, the only human survivor is a sixteen-year-old boy from India named Pi Patel. He finds himself adrift in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat with a most unlikely companion: a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. For 227 days, the boy and the tiger face the immense challenges of survival, forging an unexpected and complex relationship as they navigate the unpredictable forces of the ocean and their own natures.

This novel is a journey into the heart of storytelling itself, exploring the powerful currents of faith, resilience, and the elusive nature of truth. As Pi's incredible ordeal unfolds, the narrative challenges perceptions of reality and illusion, forcing a deeper consideration of the stories we choose to believe. It is an exploration of survival that questions the boundaries between man and animal, fact and fiction, and ultimately offers a testament to the enduring power of hope.
Where and when
Pacific Ocean

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Originally published in 2000 English Canongate Books Ltd

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