i have had 'life of pi' on my netflix for a while now, and keep having to bump that fucker down my list because i've wanted to finish the book first.  i finally finished it last night.  could. not. put. it. down.  i had many nights where i broke my early-to-bed grandma ways, stayed up too late reading, then woke up dragging ass the next morning - but, all well worth it. 

adventure, a spiritual journey, morality, life, will to live, love of animals, respect - just awesome fest.

read the book.  you won't be sorry.