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What book are you reading or have just finished reading?

I am currently reading Life of Pi. I saw the movie and enjoyed way more than I expected I would. So I thought the book would be so much better because they always are, aren't they?

Yes, books usually are better because they tell us the thoughts and observations of the characters.

Ester wrote: "Yes, books usually are better because they tell us the thoughts and observations of the characters."

And the books also feel us in on the little details that could have been missing from the movie.

Bajen wrote: "Ester wrote: "Yes, books usually are better because they tell us the thoughts and observations of the characters."

And the books also feel us in on the little details that could have been missing ..."

That's true. And many times, the movies are slightly different from the books.

That is another fact.

I read "Life of Pi" and taught it to a group of incoming freshmen when I taught college in the states. One of the fascinating parts of the class was when the students had to choose which "reality" they thought was the "true" one. Then I asked them why there had to be one exclusive to the other. That really got them going. Some students were adamant that the author was metaphorical in his tale of the animals and others said they believed the story of the animals because they simply liked it better than the harder storyline that Pi was on the boat with people. The entire exchange brought about some excellent discussion about why we choose what we choose to believe. This is one of the reasons I thought this book was so brilliantly written.

This is the second time I have heard about the people vs the humans story on the boat. When I watched the movie I got the impression that he made up the human story to satisfy the investigators. I am guessing i will understand the situation more when I get to read those parts.

wow!!! lol I was flabbergasted at that bit, but I agree with bajen, I refuse to believe that one man can be so cruel
with animals you expect them to vicious to one another
however I did wonder why he mentioned his mum as the orangutan and not just another stranger like the others, if anything would make me believe that human story, it would be the mum
it creates a very interesting argument though

Life of Pi sounds intriguing - I should definitely read it sometime soon! ;) But right now, I am reading To Kill a Mockingbird - I figured it was about time :)

Lenka I definatly want to readTo Kill a Mockingbird are you enjoying it?

It's really good so far. From my past experiences with classics like this I would expect it to be kind of boring, but it's the exact opposite :)

Lenka wrote: "Life of Pi sounds intriguing - I should definitely read it sometime soon! ;) But right now, I am reading To Kill a Mockingbird - I figured it was about time :)"

Life of Pi is really good.

I am reading right now. It's been a really good book so far.

I just finished the host so now I am trying to clear up my currently reading shelf so I am trying to finish James potter lol, not doing well so far, its really dragging

I read "To Kill a Mockingbird" when I was a teenager, maybe 14 or so, the perfect age to read such a book. It was one of those stories that wove itself into the fiber of my being. As a southerner growing up on the same soil the story is set on, I felt I was a part of it somehow. I was one of those bystanders who saw the incidents of the story take place (culturally speaking), and I have never forgotten both the way the story made me understand my heritage and, as a writer, the incredible skill in Lee's writing. This is one of those books that everyone should have on his/her must-read lists.

Cathy Adams
author of This Is What It Smells Like

I'm reading Uncommon Criminalsit's really good. I guess it's the seconed book in a series, now I want to read the rest of the series!

I just finished The Summoningit was a really good book and I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I am currently readingThe BridesmaidI've only just started it but it definatly has a funnier tone to it than the last few books I've read.

I'm reading The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson, a Swedish writer. It is really good so far. A bit back and forth in time but it is not confusing.

I started Anna and the French Kiss yesterday. I am enjoying it a lot. I have a couple of others waiting or might read them along with this one. It seems like an easy read so, hopefully I will finish it soon.

I just started it's interesting so far.

I ma currently reading Fin and Lady by Cathleen Schine and The English Girl by Daniel Silva and listening to Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky.