Yann Martel: Beatrice and Virgil (2010, Spiegel & Grau)
English language
Published Feb. 27, 2010 by Spiegel & Grau.
Fate takes many forms. . . . 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.From the Hardcover edition.
Just finished this amazing book, and near the end I could barely put it down. This novel kept you guessing right up until the very end. My favourite part of this book would have to be the conversation about the pear that Beatrice and Virgil have. Their back-and-forth discussions help set the fast paced tone for the novel.
