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Yann Martel

    June 25, 1963

    Yann Martel is an internationally acclaimed author whose works delve into profound philosophical questions, exploring the human condition through imaginative and compelling narratives. He masterfully blends realism with fantasy, crafting unforgettable literary experiences that challenge readers' perceptions. Martel's writing is celebrated for its intellectual depth, wit, and ability to evoke wonder and contemplation. His unique voice offers a distinctive perspective on storytelling and the nature of belief.

    Yann Martel
    The facts behind the Helsinki Roccamatios
    Self
    Life of Pi
    Life of Pi : a novel
    Dog Boy
    Life of Pi [Theater Tie-In]
    • Life of Pi [Theater Tie-In]

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The story unfolds in a vibrant setting, showcasing the journey of characters as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of life in the theater. Themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of dreams are woven throughout, highlighting the struggles and joys of performance. The narrative captures the essence of Broadway, bringing to life the excitement and drama behind the scenes, while also delving into personal relationships and the impact of art on human experience.

      Life of Pi [Theater Tie-In]
      4.4
    • Dog Boy

      • 290 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Four-year-old Romochka is left alone in a dark empty Moscow apartment. After a few days, hunger drives him outside, where he sees a large, yellow dog loping past and follows her to her lair on the outskirts of the city. During the seasons that follow, Romochka changes from a boy into something far wilder. He learns to see in the dark, attack enemies with tooth and claw, and understand the strict pack code. But when he begins to hunt in the city, the world of human beings, it is only a matter of time before the authorities take an interest...

      Dog Boy
      3.9
    • Life of Pi : a novel

      • 428 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Pi lives in Pondicherry, India, where his father owns the city's zoo. The family decides to emigrate to Canada, but tragedy strikes at sea. In the lifeboat are five survivors: Pi, a hyena, a zebra, a female orang-utan & a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger.

      Life of Pi : a novel
      4.0
    • Life of Pi

      • 430 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger

      Life of Pi
      3.9
    • Self

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Edgy, funny and devastating, Self is the fictional autobiography of a young writer at the heart of which is a startling twist. This extraordinary life meanders through a rich, complicated, bittersweet world. The discoveries of childhood give way to the thousand pangs of adolescence, culminating in the sudden shocking news of an accident abroad. And as adulthood begins, indecisively, boundaries are crossed between countries, languages and people . . .

      Self
      3.5
    • This superb collection, hailed for its power, compassion and elegance, takes in the wide sweep of human experience. From the last hours of a condemned man, to the imaginary life of an AIDS patient, to the first performance of a bizarre new symphony, Yann Martel's stories are moving, thought-provoking and as inventive in form as they are timeless in content. They display the startling mix of dazzle and depth that has made him an international phenomenon.

      The facts behind the Helsinki Roccamatios
      3.4
    • A man thrown backwards by heartbreak goes in search of an artefact that could unsettle history. A woman carries her husband to a doctor in a suitcase. A Canadian senator begins a new life, in a new country, in the company of a chimp called Odo. From these stories of journeying, of loss and faith, Yann Martel weaves a novel unlike any other: moving, profound and magical.

      The High Mountains of Portugal
      3.4
    • Beatrice and Virgil

      • 205 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      À la suite d’une pénible rencontre à Londres où son nouveau livre, s’inspirant de l’abomination nazie, est rejeté par ses éditeurs, Henry rentre chez lui et cesse d’écrire. Une page semble tournée. Henry continue de répondre à ses lecteurs qui se passionnent pour son dernier roman paru. Or voici qu’il reçoit un courrier où l’un d’eux lui demande son aide. C’est un taxidermiste, mais aussi un apprenti-écrivain dont l’histoire de Béatrice et Virgile, une ânesse et un singe, est saisissante. Cette fable qui semble évoquer l’Holocauste captive Henry: tout se passe comme si ce qu’il avait cru perdu à Londres renaissait sous ses yeux.

      Beatrice and Virgil
      3.2
    • Helbling Readers - 4: Life of Pi

      Adapted from the Award-Winning Novel by Yann Martel

      Adaptation du film "L'odysée de Pi", ce livre raconte l'aventure d'un jeune homme de 16 ans qui se retrouve sur un radeau avec un tigre. Comment va-t-il survivre ?

      Helbling Readers - 4: Life of Pi
    • «Жизнь Пи» произвела настоящий культурный взрыв в мировой интеллектуальной среде. Фантастическое путешествие юноши и бенгальского тигра, описанное в романе, перекликается с повестью «Старик и море», с магическим реализмом Маркеса и с абсурдностью Беккета. Книга стала не только бестселлером, но и символом литературы нового века, флагом новой культуры.

      Жизнь Пи (zhizn' pi)
      4.2