... five I was so lost that I started reading it again and actually understood it. At that point I began to like the book. I think that the novel opens the minds of all readers. Life of Pi made me look at religion in a different way. Although Pi was Hindu, he finds pleasure in learning about Christianity and Islam. He also willingly practices all three religions over the objections ... . Yann Martel's unbelievable plot knocks out the reader's defenses, which were set up by events of Pi's life that almost lead to his biggest nightmare. Yann Martel gives the reader a visual aspect of the book,...

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... religion you practice. His insight was well beyond his years and it was the mentors that were in his life that were responsible for expanding his young mind and teaching him what he wanted to learn. Pi had a good friendship with his teacher, Mr. Kumar. One day, he saw him at his father's ... religion that he practices. Pi never tries to force religion onto him, but is very interested in what he has to say. Pi's curiosity for knowledge lets him make his own opinions. It is obvious that he is very proud of these opinions by the way that he lives his life. He does not bother ... himself ...

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... Louis always to succeed, and without him Louis would have gone down a bad path in life. Now because of Pete, Louis has excelled and reached his full potential. The majority of the book is good, but is flawed slightly in some areas. Hillenbrand, kept describing the events of the war for far too long in the intro before she tells about Zamperini's time serving ... amazing. Overall, Unbroken is a great book in many ways. It is similar to few survival books, because it is so unique. Although one book is pretty similar. That book is Life Of Pi, by Yann Martel. These books are similar to each...

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• Grade Level: High School