Life of Pi" is a novel written by Yann Martel, first published in 2001. It tells the story of Piscine Molitor Patel, known as Pi, an Indian boy who survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean for 227 days. The narrative intertwines themes of spirituality, survival, and the relationship between humans and animals. After a cargo ship carrying Pi's family and zoo animals sinks during a storm, he finds himself alone with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, a zebra, a hyena, and an orangutan. As the hyena kills the other animals, Pi must establish dominance over Richard Parker to ensure his own survival. Throughout the ordeal, Pi's resourcefulness and faith play crucial roles as he navigates the challenges of living at sea. The narrative also explores existential questions about faith, storytelling, and the nature of truth, culminating in two contrasting stories of Pi's survival presented to officials who inquire about the shipwreck. Ultimately, the novel invites readers to reflect on the power of belief and the stories we tell ourselves.