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Beatrice and Virgil: A Novel

by Yann Martel

Published: 2010-04-13
Hardcover : 224 pages

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Fate takes many forms. . . .
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When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler ...

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(Fate takes many forms. . . .
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When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler monkey?named Beatrice and Virgil?and the epic journey they undertake together.

With all the spirit and originality that made Life of Pi so beloved, this brilliant new novel takes the reader on a haunting odyssey. On the way Martel asks profound questions about life and art, truth and deception, responsibility and complicity.
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"Boring, Slow"by Sheri K. (see profile) 09/23/10

This book was very difficult to finish. I had to push myself through it. It was boring and not interesting. Even the shocking ending was not captivating for me.

"Beatrice and Virgil"by Sarah M. (see profile) 09/14/10

I stopped reading approximately halfway through because I felt that the story was just meandering along. I really didn't like the main character, and when the taxidermist came on the scene, I could not... (read more)

"Pull out your thinking cap"by Jamie M. (see profile) 06/30/10

I did not like this book as well as Life of Pi, but I thought it was good. Full of symbolism and with a shocking end. It definitely left me wanting to discuss it with others. I could see it being a good... (read more)

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