The protagonist of Yann Martel’s new novel is Henry, a writer whose literary path closely resembles Martel’s own. Like Life of Pi, Henry’s first book is a fable with animals cast as the main characters. It has been extremely successful. Not surprisingly, his next book follows the same formula - another fable with animals. This time about the Holocaust. Beatrice and Virgil begins at a … Continue reading Waiting for Martel: The Absurdity of Beatrice and Virgil (Advance Review Copy)