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Pulp Prophet
Pulp Prophet is an enchanting collection of poems that explores Greek mythology, aging anxiety, and oversleeping in all its complexities. With its evocative imagery and lyricality, this collection delves deep into the intricacies of human emotions and relationships. From the alluring yet dangerous Sirens to the tragic fate of Icarus, Pulp Prophet uses these timeless myths as a lens to view the struggles and triumphs of modern life. Through the mythologizing of a breakup and the unraveling of the self - like the thread in the labyrinth of the minotaur - these poems take us on a journey of self-discovery and introspection.
92 pages, Paperback
Published May 26, 2023
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May 26, 2023
This collection of poetry by McCaela Prentice is absolutely fantastic. Honestly, it's better than I expected. When I read the premise I was a little unsure how she would wrap it all together. Pulp Prophet starts on a strong foot, getting right into the themes and emotions the reader discovers are intricately woven throughout the book.
Prentice's use of language is clever and lyrical, and stirs up some amazing imagery. It's like traveling through the cosmos and exploring her relationships while you remain here on Earth. Her poems are well-blended with realism, mythology, astrology, and emotion. Each poem leaves a mark as the reader progresses through a journey with Prentice.
Pulp Prophet opens with a poem titled, "Ghosts To Name," which hooked me immediately. This piece was powerful and hit me hard. It's just one of several favorites in the collection. The title poem, "Pulp Prophet," is also impactful and relatable. Another favorite was "Patrocles//Achilles," because of how well the title correlates with the poem. Plus, that last stanza! Last one I'll gush over (because I could probably oggle over just about every poem) is, "You Don't Scare Me." The language and word choices are so good. The poem really solidified with those last lines.
McCaela Prentice chooses her words with expert precision so that each one counts and creates a web to delightfully tangle your tongue in. She ends each poem in an almost blunt way, one final blow to your heart and mind before letting you move on to the next piece. I think Prentice skillfully captures the complexities of being a human. I've always been a fan of Greek mythology, and for me, threading these references in without losing the message or emotional momentum, is the icing on the cake.
Without a doubt, I would recommend Pulp Prophet to those who appreciate poetry, heartache, introspection, and astrological and mythological tie-ins. I received my copy of Pulp Prophet directly from Musings Publications, and could not be happier to be an ARC reader!
Prentice's use of language is clever and lyrical, and stirs up some amazing imagery. It's like traveling through the cosmos and exploring her relationships while you remain here on Earth. Her poems are well-blended with realism, mythology, astrology, and emotion. Each poem leaves a mark as the reader progresses through a journey with Prentice.
Pulp Prophet opens with a poem titled, "Ghosts To Name," which hooked me immediately. This piece was powerful and hit me hard. It's just one of several favorites in the collection. The title poem, "Pulp Prophet," is also impactful and relatable. Another favorite was "Patrocles//Achilles," because of how well the title correlates with the poem. Plus, that last stanza! Last one I'll gush over (because I could probably oggle over just about every poem) is, "You Don't Scare Me." The language and word choices are so good. The poem really solidified with those last lines.
McCaela Prentice chooses her words with expert precision so that each one counts and creates a web to delightfully tangle your tongue in. She ends each poem in an almost blunt way, one final blow to your heart and mind before letting you move on to the next piece. I think Prentice skillfully captures the complexities of being a human. I've always been a fan of Greek mythology, and for me, threading these references in without losing the message or emotional momentum, is the icing on the cake.
Without a doubt, I would recommend Pulp Prophet to those who appreciate poetry, heartache, introspection, and astrological and mythological tie-ins. I received my copy of Pulp Prophet directly from Musings Publications, and could not be happier to be an ARC reader!
May 27, 2023
I'm gonna start this off by saying I've probably read this book 2-3 times just by instantly rereading the poems because I was just astounded by the way Prentice was able to capture those feelings of longing, nostalgia, love and (pretty much) love lost. It's incredible.
I've never reviewed a poetry book, usually sticking to the safety that is fiction, so I can't write this the way I usually would, all I can talk about is how I felt while reading Pulp Prophet and I felt so incredibly sad, but recognized.
I think if you're a young woman who feels kinda lost (and into Greek myths), you should definitely pick this one up. Even if you're not any of those things, get it solely for the sick cover.
I've never reviewed a poetry book, usually sticking to the safety that is fiction, so I can't write this the way I usually would, all I can talk about is how I felt while reading Pulp Prophet and I felt so incredibly sad, but recognized.
I think if you're a young woman who feels kinda lost (and into Greek myths), you should definitely pick this one up. Even if you're not any of those things, get it solely for the sick cover.
May 26, 2023
*Please let it be noted that I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This collection is perhaps what I consider to be the love child of poets, young adults who grew up fascinated by Greek mythology, and astrology and tarot card enthusiasts.
From exploring the complexity of human emotions, to unearthing the multitude of layers that exist in the relationships we have, McCaela Prentice has crafted a rich and magical poetry collection full of striking imagery that will make you want to break out the tarot deck and consult the stars about fate after you read Pulp Prophet over, and over, again.
This collection is perhaps what I consider to be the love child of poets, young adults who grew up fascinated by Greek mythology, and astrology and tarot card enthusiasts.
From exploring the complexity of human emotions, to unearthing the multitude of layers that exist in the relationships we have, McCaela Prentice has crafted a rich and magical poetry collection full of striking imagery that will make you want to break out the tarot deck and consult the stars about fate after you read Pulp Prophet over, and over, again.
April 10, 2024
Recommended to me by my favorite bookseller, I loved McCaela Prentice's weaving themes of Greek mythology through a young woman's love-life. The poems are sweet. Each one is short, less than a page long so it is easy to read the book in one sitting. They are fun to reread. My favorite poem was "Minimums" which opens "I am reminded by the radio/by a chariot across the sky..."
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