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Brother Fish

By: Bryce Courtenay
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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About this listen

 From the author of The Power of One comes an inspiring human drama and war story of three lives brought together and changed forever by the extraordinary events of recent history. Inspired by real events, Bryce Courtenay's new novel tells the story of three people from vastly differing backgrounds. All they have in common is a tough beginning in life. Jack McKenzie is a harmonica player, soldier, dreamer, and small-time professional fisherman from a tiny island in Bass Strait. Nicole Lenoir-Jourdan is a strong-willed woman hiding from an ambiguous past in Shanghai. Larger than life, Private Jimmy Oldcorn was once a street kid and leader of a New York gang. Together, they reap a vast and not always legitimate fortune from the sea. Narrated by celebrated, award-winning actor Humphrey Bower.©2013 Christine Courtenay (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty. Ltd Genre Fiction Heartfelt Thought-Provoking

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Critic reviews

  • 2005 Audie Award Nominee, Literary Fiction
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend as the story is excellent and performed well by the narrator

Who was your favorite character and why?

All characters were well developed,making you think you know them well by the end of the book.

Have you listened to any of Humphrey Bower’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Yes, and this is one of his best.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Keep positive, things will turn out well in the end

Any additional comments?

Well worth the listen.

Well performed Courtenay Classic

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THe story about the Korean War was fascinating and very informative. This is not an area that many know about and the book is worth listening to for this.
Humphrey Bower narrates the story very well and brings it to life. Very pleased I bought this.

Fascinating

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excellent as always Bryce Courtenay.
heartwarming, intriguing story of 3 unlikely friends. bittersweet but truly enjoyable.

excellent

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I didn't want this book to end! I loved it and the narrator was incredible. You will love this book as it has so many stories within stories but it all comes together. I loved all of the characters in this story, I laughed, I cried. Buy this and you too will have hours of amazing entertainment x

Best book ever, what an epic story!!!

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If you could sum up Brother Fish in three words, what would they be?

Epic saga around the Korean War and lasting friendships.

What did you like best about this story?

The bonds of friendship formed between people from such different backgrounds

What three words best describe Humphrey Bower’s voice?

Versatile, some accents more difficult to understand

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

Any additional comments?

Wonderful characterization, set against the harsh background of the little understood Korean War and then the long road to success won by taking huge risks and working hard towards a common goal

Lots more than a fishy story

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