"Life of Pi: A Novel" by Yann Martel is a captivating trade paperback published by HarperCollins in 2003. This psychological, religious, and action-packed story follows a young boy's journey on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger in a heart-wrenching tale of survival and faith. The novel, written in English by the talented author Yann Martel, is 352 pages long and falls under the genre of fiction, making it a compelling read for fans of sea stories and literary works. Its compact dimensions of 8 inches in length, 5.3 inches in width, and 0.9 inches in height make it a convenient and engaging choice for readers.