Life of Pi

[Neta558]

did you read this book?
I finished it a few days ago and I've been wondering what you think about it, from a veggie point of view.
Other than the obvious parts about vegetarism in the book, it deals a lot with animals, hunting, nature, surviving.. While I was reading I couldn't stop wondering, is it a "veggie book" or it's just me, seeing the veggie message in everything?

[mouse]

Neta, I haven't read it yet, but, based on the "5 books everyone should read" thread, I've ordered it and look forward to reading it.

[brahmacharya]

did you read this book?
I finished it a few days ago and I've been wondering what you think about it, from a veggie point of view.
Other than the obvious parts about vegetarism in the book, it deals a lot with animals, hunting, nature, surviving.. While I was reading I couldn't stop wondering, is it a "veggie book" or it's just me, seeing the veggie message in everything?

It's one of my faves Neta558. Yes, I think it is very conscious of these issues but what I find most profound about it is the way it infuses all of Pi's actions with being a consumer, being a human, being a survivor...it makes vegetarianism much more than just ordering the pasta primavera, you know what I mean? It's a commitment to a wider spirituality, for Pi, and for me as well.

[Pasta>Cruelty]

I read Life of Pi, but I wasn't sure what to make of the vegetarianism references.

[Neta558]

It's one of my faves Neta558. Yes, I think it is very conscious of these issues but what I find most profound about it is the way it infuses all of Pi's actions with being a consumer, being a human, being a survivor...it makes vegetarianism much more than just ordering the pasta primavera, you know what I mean? It's a commitment to a wider spirituality, for Pi, and for me as well.

It really deals with all the issues in a different level, including vegetarianism, but for me it was a mixed feeling through all the book. Reading the second part was like a watching a horror movie. Well, worse, because I couldn't close my eyes..
I think it would have less influence if he wasn't vegetarian. I just couldn't stop thinking about that conflict through the second part.

[Neta558]

Neta, I haven't read it yet, but, based on the "5 books everyone should read" thread, I've ordered it and look forward to reading it.

I searched to see if there were postings about this book and found nothing, wierd.
I'll wait to hear what you think after you read it :)

[brahmacharya]

It really deals with all the issues in a different level, including vegetarianism, but for me it was a mixed feeling through all the book. Reading the second part was like a watching a horror movie. Well, worse, because I couldn't close my eyes..
I think it would have less influence if he wasn't vegetarian. I just couldn't stop thinking about that conflict through the second part.

Hmm...yes, the bulk of the book is extremely grim...do you mean that he sacrificed his beliefs to live? Is that what's problematic for you? Maybe we should start PMing these so we don't give the book away...??

[synergy]

I've read this about 3 times. I think it is an incredible book.
A friend of mine went to a book reading with the author, and I only found out about it after it was over! Grrr!