This is a lovely book well narrated. I didn't want it to end.

The idea behind the book is superb and unique and has been told from a great perspective. The life of Pi is just good entertainment. Loved it.

This is a very gentle and introspective book. You need to understand before reading it that it is not full of action and excitement as the trailers for the film may imply. I have not seen the film and do not know how much of it is filled with the excitement and tension that only really fill a small central part of this book.

Most of the book features the early life of Piscine Patel which is gentle and religious in a strangely rebellious way. This is essential to explain the amazing occurrences which occur in the middle of the book and gives us sufficient information to perhaps enable us to survive dangerous animal encounters.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who is prepared to take their excitement as the seasoning to a philosophy of life.

I did find the first couple of hours pretty tedious and nearly gave up, but I am so glad that I continued as when the adventure really gets going it is quite amazing.

This audio book is amazing! It is a moving and emotional listen. A beautiful story about the religious journey of a young boy growing up that meets huge difficulties losing his family and all he knows. It paints a beautiful picture of the family relationships but also the relationship between the young boy and religion and the world around him. The characters are easy to get attatched to a d you will find yourself cheering on Pi and Richard Parker. Fantastic narration that is soothing and so easy to listen to. I have found myself listening for hours at a time just to hear more.

I loved the readers voice and accent and thought it fitted the character exactly. I almost believed everything until the island with the Meerkats and then I was disappointed it wasn't true! Great writing with vivid imagery and interesting philosophies :)

Slow to get going, and if you have no idea who Richard Parker is before starting or the story then its a fantastic book of twists and turns. A very enjoyable book and some fantastic language used. There is one scene which actually made me feel sick just listening to it. Highly recommended.

How I enjoyed listening to the Life of Pi. The rich colourful characters and the brilliant story telling. It is one book that I will definitely want to hear again. Yan Martel is an author that I will look out for. If he continues to write and enthral in this manner he will win many more admirers.

This is a writer who uses the English language beautifully and constructively. I found myself wanting to remember some phrases as effective constructs that will be a joy in English literature and language. A vivid story, believable, yet leaving you guessing. Well worth reading many times.

I had actively avoided reading this book as I thought it sounded far-fetched and too high brow for me. (I have a bias against books that win literary prizes too.) However I overcame my prejudice and am so glad that I did. The character of Pi is endearing, open-minded and clear thinking and I am so glad that I spent that time getting to know him. I really enjoyed this audio book. The narrator was a perfect story teller.

Having read this book years ago, I wanted to remind myself of it before seeing the film recently released. Wow, it was even more beautiful than I remembered. Once again, I couldn't put it down/turn it off. Jeff Woodman read so well and I was completely captivated by the story. When I read the book I felt it was slow to start, but somehow it didn't seem the case when listening to it and I enjoyed every minute. I am not sure I am ready to see the movie yet - wouldn't want to spoil it!