Yann Martel

Yann Martel is a Canadian author best known for his award-winning novel 'Life of Pi', which won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 2002. His works often explore themes of spirituality and existentialism.

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  1. 1. Life of Pi

    Cover of 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel

    A young Indian boy named Pi Patel survives a shipwreck and finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Over the course of 227 days, Pi uses his knowledge of animal behavior and survival skills to coexist with the tiger, ultimately leading to an unusual and deeply spiritual journey. The story explores themes of faith, survival, and the interpretation of reality.

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