Beatrice and Virgil

Yann Martel
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This is the story of a donkey named Beatrice and a monkey named Virgil. It is also the story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by a man named Henry. It begins with a mysterious parcel, and it ends in a place that will make you think again about one of the most significant events of the twentieth century. Once you have finished reading it, it is impossible to forget.
Genres: FictionCanadaAnimalsHolocaustContemporaryNovelsLiterary FictionAudiobookBook ClubAdult Fiction
213 Pages

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