Books are always a story; no matter what genre, there is something to be told. Many novels are very imaginative, and quite bluntly, unrealistic-- fiction, to be precise. However, there is a thing or two to learn from them, at least. While these stories can be outlandish and irrelevant, they all carry a message for the reader. Now, this question remains-- is the message useful? Well, maybe. It depends on the plan the author had in mind.
One book which tells an impeccable story, yet teaches an eye-opening message is Life of Pi by Yann Martel. The story contains so many virtually impossible events, but the story, as Pi said in the novel, can make you believe in God. In a nutshell, his life was full of unfortunate events, and on his journey across the Pacific, he described so many beautiful and terrifying things --tigers, meerkats and a carnivorous island-- which one would never venture to see. However, in his case, it seemed so real-- how could anyone deny it? The story he told was indeed impossible, but after hearing a more rational take on Pi's journey, which one could anyone prefer? The fantasy, or the reality? This is useful, because it opens people's eyes to how religion is, in a sense. Irreligious people may have a hard time fathoming things that can't be proven or backed up with evidence, but other walks of life carry spontaneity beyond wonder. Christians believe in the resurrection of Christ, and God alone. Many Hindus believe in the story that one could see the universe through Krishna's mouth. Islam became a religion because of Muhammad's visions about Allah. We find these stories everywhere, and billions of people follow these practices. But which one do we really want? Something that takes faith, or something more tangible? Just something to think about. 안녕!
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