(01) Life of Pi by Yann Martel

I remember seeing the trailer for this book's film adaptation during the year 2012.

Where I realized, I should read the book before watching the film.

I ordered the book from eBay. And read it.

The memories are very low on the book, to be honest, but I remember loving the book more than the film due to its descriptive and excessive take on life, religion, survival, and philosophy.

The film was amazing too.

But it was a whole different experience.

Unlike from 2015 - 2017 where I read things seriously these years during 2013 - 2015, I may not remember the reading properly.

But I surely know this is a must read the book because it's original.

It has a new structure internally as a book.

A more personal experience into the human element from the global perspective.

Loved its quotes and theories.

They were a revelation.

And surely when you read the book and then study the film the perspective is broader.

A more like a mature fairytale of reality, fantasy and religion and a violent take on books like "The Wizard of OZ (1900)" and "Alice in Wonderland (1865)".

This book won the booker prize for 2002.

But it has some personal experience for an Asian, making the novel a greater reading experience.

In my opinion, read the book and then watch the film.

It's a magical experience.

One of my favorite quotes from the book is,



"My life is like a memento mori painting from European art: there is always a grinning skull at my side to remind me of the folly of human ambition. I mock this skull. I look at it and I say, "You've got the wrong fellow. You may not believe in life, but I don't believe in death. Move on!"