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Before his untimely death in 2004, Larry Brown was hailed as one of the world's greatest living writers. With A Miracle of Catfish, the unfinished but largely complete novel Brown left behind, readers can once again savor his eloquent and unique style. This tale of fatherhood, alienation, and loneliness introduces readers to another set of Brown's irresistably flawed characters. "... rugged, masterful work ... Damned fine ..."-Booklist, starred review
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"Wow! I hadn't read anything by this person before, but my best description is that this is what it would be like if John Prine's "Oh Boy!" record label was actually a publishing house, and put out a book written by a John Prine/Steve Goodman/Todd Snider/Dan Reeder combo . . . . "
— James (5 out of 5 stars)
A Miracle of Catfish Listener Reviews
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" Read it once several yers ago. The characters still appear in my thoughts. I know these people. Man I wish he had finished this book. "
— James, 12/27/2013 -
" Unfinished books don't end well. I was left feeling let down by the notes Brown left for the ending. And parts of it seemed to need a little paring down. But Brown can paint a picture with words and I can feel like I'm there. The characters always cone out just right, too. "
— Austin, 12/22/2013 -
" This book is Browns last, published posthumously and unfinished. So far, it as beautiful and dirty and real as anything he wrote previous. "
— Jim, 12/18/2013 -
" An excellent read. We'll never know how this one would have ended, but an unfinished Larry Brown book is still better than no Larry Brown at all. His characters were so well written, they become a part of your life. His genius will truly be missed in the literary world. "
— Dale, 11/17/2013 -
" love, love, love larry brown, but thought this would've been much better. "
— Susan, 10/13/2013 -
" This is the first book I have read of Larry Brown. It is pitch perfect Southern Gothic down to the last delicious detail. I must add additional books by him to my queue. "
— Judi, 9/30/2013 -
" mr. BROWN WAS SO FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING. TOO BAD HE LEFT US. "
— William, 6/1/2013 -
" Clearly, some editing would have made the writing a little more fluid. I just couldn't keep up with some of the rants that would take place. Great story, nonetheless. "
— Chad, 9/3/2012 -
" Wow! I hadn't read anything by this person before, but my best description is that this is what it would be like if John Prine's "Oh Boy!" record label was actually a publishing house, and put out a book written by a John Prine/Steve Goodman/Todd Snider/Dan Reeder combo . . . . "
— James, 6/18/2012 -
" Such an incredible, lively, intricate novel. It is so sad that the Mr.Brown died before the the book could be completed. One of my favorite contemporary American authors. Gone to soon. "
— Emmett, 3/16/2012 -
" I would give it five stars only if Larry Brown had been able to complete it. A very good read all things considered. "
— Thetodd, 8/15/2011 -
" Come back, Larry Brown! How did it really end??? How sad that this book was never finished. "
— Barbara, 6/4/2011 -
" I would give it five stars only if Larry Brown had been able to complete it. A very good read all things considered. "
— Thetodd, 5/6/2010 -
" mr. BROWN WAS SO FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING. TOO BAD HE LEFT US. "
— William, 2/17/2009 -
" An excellent read. We'll never know how this one would have ended, but an unfinished Larry Brown book is still better than no Larry Brown at all. His characters were so well written, they become a part of your life. His genius will truly be missed in the literary world. "
— Dale, 12/31/2008 -
" This is the first book I have read of Larry Brown. It is pitch perfect Southern Gothic down to the last delicious detail. I must add additional books by him to my queue. "
— Judi, 12/25/2008 -
" An amazing story from genius Larry Brown. The characters are so gritty and real. They suck you right in. "
— Bryce, 6/3/2008 -
" Come back, Larry Brown! How did it really end??? How sad that this book was never finished. "
— Barbara, 1/29/2008 -
" This book is Browns last, published posthumously and unfinished. So far, it as beautiful and dirty and real as anything he wrote previous. "
— Jim, 9/18/2007
About Larry Brown
Larry Brown (1951–2004) was an American novelist, non-fiction, and short story writer. He won numerous awards including the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters award for fiction, the Lila Wallace-Readers Digest Award, and Mississippi’s Governor’s Award For Excellence in the Arts. He was also the first two-time winner of the Southern Book Award for Fiction.
His notable works include Dirty Work, Father and Son, Joe, and Big Bad Love. In 2013 a film adaptation of Larry Brown’s Joe was released, featuring Nicolas Cage.
About Tom Stechschulte
Tom Stechschulte (1948–2021) was an acclaimed narrator and winner of the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He had been a college athlete and business major when a friend dared him to audition for a play. He got the part and traded the locker room for the dressing room, eventually taking him to New York City and to recording audiobooks.