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 book club choice for that reason.

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 relate at all anymore.

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.