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Antediluvian Man
Chris Foster's second poetry collection is an immersing journey through the transition years from childhood into the wilderness of adulthood.
"Evocative descriptions and flowing language." -Harlequin
"International award winning...Inspiring" - The Examiner
"Paints pictures with words." - Coast FM
"(Foster) Very passionate and enthusiastic..." - Random House Australia
"Evocative descriptions and flowing language." -Harlequin
"International award winning...Inspiring" - The Examiner
"Paints pictures with words." - Coast FM
"(Foster) Very passionate and enthusiastic..." - Random House Australia
129 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2013
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About the author
Chris Foster
11 books11 followersChris Foster tattoos stories onto portable dead trees with pretty covers in an effort to entertain others. His poetry has won an international award, the imagery in his novels has been described as 'painting pictures with words' and his dancing has convinced people to make sure their health insurance is up to date.
His latest book Diary of a Heartbreak rends his heart open for public display. Don't worry, he's fine. No, really. Read the book if you want to double check. Or find him on Instagram @chrisfosterwrites
He even has a personal website if you're so inclined www.chrisfosterwrites.com
His latest book Diary of a Heartbreak rends his heart open for public display. Don't worry, he's fine. No, really. Read the book if you want to double check. Or find him on Instagram @chrisfosterwrites
He even has a personal website if you're so inclined www.chrisfosterwrites.com
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May 2, 2017
Antediluvian Man is an astonishing deeply moving poetry collection complete with photographs by award winning Australian author, editor, poet Chris Foster. Young love, a powerful , impressionable, and unforgettable connection that Foster highlights, also the many roads taken, or not—to stay or leave a romantic relationship as the young man matures into middle age and beyond.
For a single man, loneliness is a reoccurring mindset: “Supermarket Love” a longer prose poem, a young man gets the number of a pretty lady who just broke up with her boyfriend—is this luck, could he fall into the complexities of a rebound relationship, perhaps she won’t take his call, as she quickly walks away. The many nights alone are found in “Lost Friend” – “The Flavor of Lead” – “Memories”.
The colorful realm of fantasy is the theme of “The Mind Radio Station,” and “The Invisible Straightjacket,” the pursuit of creative writing is explored to earn a living, and other cultural themes, the burden of societal and/or cultural expectations, finding the simplicity of joy in ordinary life. “Nailed To A Desk” recalled the educational experience and school, with less than interesting or motivating teachers, including the poem: “Evil School Secretary” and another of a fantastic teacher camouflaged by misperception in “Simon Says”.
The final section “Into The Wild” creates a vivid portrait of nature and habitat in the outback in “Desert Dreams.” A reflection is explored in “Unknown Man” perhaps he might be a character in an unread book, and another poem, “Decent” follows the path where all movement, thought, and action centers around addiction. “Dark Revolver” and “Man of Old” suggests a broken spirit of a man, unable to change, and ravaged by his own unnamed life choices poisoned by drink and cheap women. “Care” is another poem of a man who deeply resents the fact that the woman he loves is dying due to delayed medical care. Later themes in the collection feature a spiritual connection, stories such as “Irishtown” –“March” a traveler with worn out shoes. The longest, best, and amusing story poem is “Australian Western” about adulterous couples, gun shots, fleeing the scene at the bar and running for your life! The ending is unpredictable very funny. Foster is a delightful storyteller, I’ll look forward to reading more of his work. With thanks to the author for the direct e-copy for the purpose of review.
For a single man, loneliness is a reoccurring mindset: “Supermarket Love” a longer prose poem, a young man gets the number of a pretty lady who just broke up with her boyfriend—is this luck, could he fall into the complexities of a rebound relationship, perhaps she won’t take his call, as she quickly walks away. The many nights alone are found in “Lost Friend” – “The Flavor of Lead” – “Memories”.
The colorful realm of fantasy is the theme of “The Mind Radio Station,” and “The Invisible Straightjacket,” the pursuit of creative writing is explored to earn a living, and other cultural themes, the burden of societal and/or cultural expectations, finding the simplicity of joy in ordinary life. “Nailed To A Desk” recalled the educational experience and school, with less than interesting or motivating teachers, including the poem: “Evil School Secretary” and another of a fantastic teacher camouflaged by misperception in “Simon Says”.
The final section “Into The Wild” creates a vivid portrait of nature and habitat in the outback in “Desert Dreams.” A reflection is explored in “Unknown Man” perhaps he might be a character in an unread book, and another poem, “Decent” follows the path where all movement, thought, and action centers around addiction. “Dark Revolver” and “Man of Old” suggests a broken spirit of a man, unable to change, and ravaged by his own unnamed life choices poisoned by drink and cheap women. “Care” is another poem of a man who deeply resents the fact that the woman he loves is dying due to delayed medical care. Later themes in the collection feature a spiritual connection, stories such as “Irishtown” –“March” a traveler with worn out shoes. The longest, best, and amusing story poem is “Australian Western” about adulterous couples, gun shots, fleeing the scene at the bar and running for your life! The ending is unpredictable very funny. Foster is a delightful storyteller, I’ll look forward to reading more of his work. With thanks to the author for the direct e-copy for the purpose of review.
December 18, 2019
Just like the other books by Chris Foster, this one is so easy to read and so enjoyable! There were so many relatable poems in there, and just leaves me wanting to read more by this author. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poetry with us.
December 5, 2013
I received this from Goodreads First Reads program. This was a very good book of poems. The poems are beautifully written and you can feel what the speaker is going through. I enjoyed the way the poems all seemed to go together. I really loved the poem Desert Dreams. I can't wait to read more of Chris Foster's works.
December 20, 2013
This book was a "one sitting and done" kind of book for me. I sped through it with ease. I'm not normally a poetry kind of girl but these were nice. I'd certainly read them a second time at least.
*won on GoodReads First Reads*
*won on GoodReads First Reads*
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