Our wonderful young granddaughter introduced us to ‘The Life
of Pi’, a wonderful and extraordinary book by Yann Martell. Once I started it, I was immersed in a story
so imaginative it simply engulfed me.
When the movie was released, I was there, along with some of
my family who had not yet read the book.
Of course I was terrified that I would be disappointed but I was
not. The actors who portray Pi at every
age were each individually splendid. The
film is a beautiful allegory of life without being preachy or maudlin or, well,
small. The film is glorious.
Having read the book borrowed from that same precious
granddaughter, I found a copy for us, because those near and dear to me will
read it when they can and wish. It will
be there for them.
We try not to buy too many books because there is just so
much space, and because we love and cherish our local library, but sometimes
one needs a copy to read and to re-read and to share.
And sometimes one needs a beautiful film to remind us of the
meaning of life. See it if you can, and say hello to Richard Parker.
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