Lewis Woolston

The Last Free Man and Other Stories

Lewis John Fisher

"I prefer harsh truth to pleasant bullshit so there you have it" could summarise many of the stories contained within Lewis Woolston's "The Last Free Man and Other Stories", which peels back Australiana to expose the good and the bad. Woolston writes starkly beautiful prose, and gives depth to an area of Australia that is often overlooked in fiction. Rather than romanticising the Outback, they paint it as it truly is, and do so with vivid prose. The way Woolston transports you to the scenes painted is breathtaking, and it makes you itch to go join in the lifestyles he portrays, even despite the pros and cons. This book is perfect for those interested in emerging Australia voices, Australian bush fiction, or Australian fiction in general (the kind that doesn't take place in Sydney or Melbourne!).

The Last Free Man and Other Stories

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