Gotta Love Reader's Guides

Howdy, kids! The end of the week got away from me and despite the fact that I've had questions in a text file on my computer for almost a week, I didn't get around to posting until just now. A couple questions are below. As always, feel free to post your own questions or e-mail me (normanfam at gmail dot com) and I'll post it for you, with appropriate credit, of course.

I'm interested to hear your thoughts. I really liked this book, though somewhat less upon the second reading, but I know that Jenni was disappointed, to say the least. Such differing opinions should make for good conversation, at least!

A Pool. And Math.

Pi's full name, Piscine Molitor Patel, was inspired by a Parisian swimming pool that "the gods would have delighted to swim in." The shortened form refers to the ratio of a circle's circumference divided by its diameter. Explore the significance of Pi's unusual name.

Religion by Pi

In chapter 23, Pi sparks a lively debate when all three of his spiritual advisors try to claim him. At the heart of this confrontation is Pi's insistence that he cannot accept an exclusively Hindu, Christian, or Muslim faith; he can only be content with all three. What is Pi seeking that can solely be attained by this apparent contradiction?

Moved

For all of you who are listed as contributors, I have switched to the "new" blogger. If you haven't already switched, you will need to do so to be able to post questions. Easy and quick, so don't be afraid. I've been putting it off for a while because I was scared, so some of you regular bloggers with your own sites might have already done this...

Leave a comment or e-mail me if you have questions.

Life of Pi - discuss next week?

Shall we plan to start discussing "Life of Pi" at the end of next week? Does that give those of you who haven't read it yet enough time?