larissalee's review against another edition
3.0
I think this is more of a philosophical book than poetry, but it was enjoyable. The essays included were thought provoking and inspiring, all transformed into a consumable form by the author's approach and candor. The overall message that we create our own reality is something worth chewing on.
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review
5.0
Permanent keeper 'cause I need the inspiration. Hopepunk to the core, Terraform shows us that the world doesn't have to be like this. We can colonize this planet like we're colonizing Mars: A new chance to start over, right here. Right now. Be more fair. Not just say "Black Lives Matter" but act it out consistently, constantly. Prop gave me new perspective on not giving up just because I'm a microscopic cog in a cosmic plan. Like I said, hopepunk to the core.
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
The Details:
Narrated by author
Unabridged
This was amazing. I loved how poetry was interwoven with the commentary.
There was a particular conversation discussing memory (about Propaganda discovering he had this cousin) and it was hilarious and really thought provoking. It made me think about how memory changes as we develop and speak to others and its interesting how this interaction can go, especially when the person you're talking to never was aware that you weren't aware of how the memory really was.... that sounds convoluted but trust me, it was fascinating.
There was this cat poem which was just amazing.
At times the more religious aspects didn't mesh with my enjoyment, but it wasn't over kill.
Overall, this was a really informative eye opening piece.
Narrated by author
Unabridged
This was amazing. I loved how poetry was interwoven with the commentary.
There was a particular conversation discussing memory (about Propaganda discovering he had this cousin) and it was hilarious and really thought provoking. It made me think about how memory changes as we develop and speak to others and its interesting how this interaction can go, especially when the person you're talking to never was aware that you weren't aware of how the memory really was.... that sounds convoluted but trust me, it was fascinating.
There was this cat poem which was just amazing.
At times the more religious aspects didn't mesh with my enjoyment, but it wasn't over kill.
Overall, this was a really informative eye opening piece.
alejandrasmith4's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
kimberwood's review
4.0
Unique, funny, and thought provoking. I've followed Prop for years and have appreciated his work. While reading poetry is typically my downfall, I really liked reading through Prop's prose as he connected it in all sorts of ways to creating a new world.
wildflowerfieldsforever's review against another edition
4.0
"Words build worlds."
"We make culture. Culture makes us."
"Soil is sacred"
Propaganda is brilliant. I've long admired his ability to craft words into art.
When he came out with this collection of work titled Terraform, I knew I wanted it on audio. Unfortunately, I'm not to be trusted with audio book CDs. I misplace discs. So, I had to wait until this was on my library's digital platform. And, it was worth the wait. Propaganda reads his words the way he intended for them to be heard. His delivery is half the magic of these words.
This collection of essays and poetry is encouraging and thought-provoking... when you get to the last page, you'll want to flip back to page one and begin all over again.
However, do yourself a favor and get both the hard copy and the audio. I had to refer to the hard copy a time or two, to absorb the depth behind Propaganda's words; however, the audio is by far the best experience.
Terraform.
"We make culture. Culture makes us."
"Soil is sacred"
Propaganda is brilliant. I've long admired his ability to craft words into art.
When he came out with this collection of work titled Terraform, I knew I wanted it on audio. Unfortunately, I'm not to be trusted with audio book CDs. I misplace discs. So, I had to wait until this was on my library's digital platform. And, it was worth the wait. Propaganda reads his words the way he intended for them to be heard. His delivery is half the magic of these words.
This collection of essays and poetry is encouraging and thought-provoking... when you get to the last page, you'll want to flip back to page one and begin all over again.
However, do yourself a favor and get both the hard copy and the audio. I had to refer to the hard copy a time or two, to absorb the depth behind Propaganda's words; however, the audio is by far the best experience.
Terraform.
cappog's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5