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Title: Solid story and writing throughout...UNTIL THE ENDING
Review: Honestly, the first 350 pages of this book are excellent. I thought the author did a great job of illuminating the main character of Pi. You care about him, you empathize with him, and you want him to triumph over his dire circumstances. I stuck with this book (As a disclaimer, I'm usually a fan of well-written nonfiction, so I tend to be more critical of fiction books) for these reasons. HOWEVER, you must understand that the ending is completely disjointed, unexpected, and downright disappointing. I honestly felt that it invalidated the initial beauty and drama of the story. Sure, you can have some philosophical discussions about magical realism, the value of storytelling, and moral relativism, but what's the point? The ending was unsettling, both for its darkness as well as its disappointment. Just be prepared for that if you decide to go on this 400-page journey with Pi.
