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  • The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse

  • By: Louise Erdrich
  • Narrated by: Anna Fields
  • Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (682 ratings)

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The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse

By: Louise Erdrich
Narrated by: Anna Fields
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Publisher's summary

For more than a half century, Father Damien Modeste has served his beloved people, the Ojibwe, on the remote reservation of Little No Horse. Now, nearing the end of his life, Father Damien dreads the discovery of his physical identity, for he is a woman who has lived as a man. To complicate his fears, his quiet life changes when a troubled colleague comes to the reservation to investigate the life of the perplexing, difficult, possibly false saint Sister Leopolda.

Father Damien alone knows the strange truth of Sister Leopolda's piety and is faced with the most difficult decision of his life: Should he reveal all he knows and risk everything? Or should he manufacture a protective history though he believes Leopolda's wonder-working is motivated by evil?

©2001 Louise Erdrich (P)2001 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
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Critic reviews

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award Finalist, Adult Fiction, 2002
  • 2005 Audie Award Nominee, Personal Development/Motivational

"Erdrich's prose is beautiful and the tale fascinating and enjoyable." (AudioFile)
"Erdrich renders her North Dakota world of the Ojibwe with a lyrical and richly metaphorical prose style....Fields has a pleasing voice, a fine feel for the material and the characters and a knack for low-key dramatization." (Publishers Weekly)
"This is Erdrich writing at the peak of her powers, embracing both the earthy sensuality and abiding spirituality of her characters and energizing the whole with a raucous humor that is at once self-deprecating and life-enhancing." (Booklist)

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Certainly Fanciful

I never knew what would happen. Lots of arbitrary rules appeared out of nowhere that Father Damien had to adhere to. I would have said no let’s talk about this. I know a famous pirate turned out to be a woman. It happens. Good story.

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Beautiful writing, good narration

I loved this book. The lilt of the narrators voice was a joy. Erdrich is an extremely talented writer. The descriptions were beautiful- I felt like I was there. The characters had depth. The story was intriguing- it is more a spiritual tale of one’s life well lived. I will read it again.

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Complex and multi-layered

I have read some Louise Ehrdrich's more recent work. This is denser and more layered. I am amazed by the range of her writing. On one hand, the crystalline, ecstatic description of a young Agnes playing Chopin in the convent. On the other, the hilarious account of Nanabush and the moose. It all has the ring of authenticity.

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Quite a story!

This is a fascinating tale that takes the reader through a very eventful and changeful life. Father Damian Modeste and Agnes are not two characters that I will easily forget. The character not mentioned is the reservation on which Father Modeste serves himself; it is a wonderful and rich place. The reader does a great job at capturing the spirit of Agnes and her alter ego.

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Fantastic storytelling

I’m sad to finish ‘The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse’. It’s like saying a final goodbye to a beloved friend. The author created such believable and relatable characters. I appreciate Louise Erdrich for sharing a culture I would otherwise know nothing about. This story will be with me for a long time.

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This might the best book I have ever read!

It's funny, crazy, beautifully written and simply engrossing from the very beginning. The narrator is wondrous! I was wrapped up immediately. Go for it! It is not a gamble, buying this book. It's a sure thing.

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Beautiful story telling

A beautifully written, meandering story with a vibrant cast of characters ( that at times, were hard to keep track of ) Not a page turner, but a expertly woven story of people and place.

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Spirits of religion

A touching story that shows the ridiculousness of our white American ancestors attempt to teach the native Americans,who have it all figured out already before we ever got here, anything about the world. Delicious writing, with a wonderful imagination.

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Another great Erdrich

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Still reeling from the stunning LaRose (listen to that one if you haven't yet), I listened to this book on a friend's recommendation. The story was gripping, and I'll never forget the main character. I don't want to say too much because Erdrich unfurls the plot and develops the characters with just the right pacing and development. Just try it. (Don't read spoiler reviews, please.)

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If you could sum up The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse in three words, what would they be?

Mysterious, spirit, longing.

What other book might you compare The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse to and why?

Dr Chivago, because it is an epic journey through time through the lens of a culture in upheaval.

What about Anna Fields’s performance did you like?

Lovely voice. Did not sound like reading. It sounded like she was telling a story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

When your survival depends on the good grace of others, travel well.

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