estrangelycute's review against another edition
The repetitivity was too grating for me. I feel like it made its point within the first 100 pages and I couldn't push on hearing the same point be made over and over again.
rita250's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
indiahollym's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
- Took me a while to get into it
- Her writing is immense: tongue n cheek, emotive, skillful, colourful. She gives real character to each and every voice in the story basically just using their dialogue and very little else. P wicked
- Inspired me into pursuit of learning about Zimbabwe’s history instead of being intimidated by what I didn’t know
- Some absolutely gutting moments with my heart in my throat
- Her writing is immense: tongue n cheek, emotive, skillful, colourful. She gives real character to each and every voice in the story basically just using their dialogue and very little else. P wicked
- Inspired me into pursuit of learning about Zimbabwe’s history instead of being intimidated by what I didn’t know
- Some absolutely gutting moments with my heart in my throat
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Rape, War, Police brutality, and Gun violence
nabilahs's review
5.0
Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo follows the story of a fictional animal kingdom called Jidada ruled by an evil regime for over 40 years. Jidada's president or known as the Father of the Nation, the Old Horse was thrown through a coup by his own party (Party of Power) and was replaced by the Saviour of the Nation, the strong old horse known as Tuvy.
The Old Horse and his wife, the donkey (the Sweet Mother) hide somewhere while other animals were celebrating. Unfortunately, the animals in Jidada were still trapped in a cycle of wicked dictatorship and suffered in absolute power.
The goat on the cover signifies the main narrator, Destiny who returned to her hometown and the red butterflies signifies the title of Destiny's latest book launched in Jidada.
The animals in the story behave like normal people in the 21st century, which makes it easier for me to understand the whole situation. Told and inspired by Orwell's Animal Farm, Glory is a blazing read with strong political satire of Zimbabwe with vivid depictions of callous governance, coup, Gukurahundi genocide, and corrupt leaders. I do some search and learn a lot about Zimbabwe's political issues.
I also do enjoy the unspeakable horror scenes from Glory; reminisce of the downfall of the corrupt government (wholesome memory) through the fair elections
A must-read read if you are a fan of Animal Farm.
The Old Horse and his wife, the donkey (the Sweet Mother) hide somewhere while other animals were celebrating. Unfortunately, the animals in Jidada were still trapped in a cycle of wicked dictatorship and suffered in absolute power.
The goat on the cover signifies the main narrator, Destiny who returned to her hometown and the red butterflies signifies the title of Destiny's latest book launched in Jidada.
The animals in the story behave like normal people in the 21st century, which makes it easier for me to understand the whole situation. Told and inspired by Orwell's Animal Farm, Glory is a blazing read with strong political satire of Zimbabwe with vivid depictions of callous governance, coup, Gukurahundi genocide, and corrupt leaders. I do some search and learn a lot about Zimbabwe's political issues.
I also do enjoy the unspeakable horror scenes from Glory; reminisce of the downfall of the corrupt government (wholesome memory) through the fair elections
A must-read read if you are a fan of Animal Farm.
shibaem's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sarah_dietrich's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Even the sticks and stones know that this is a great book.
“This is not an animal farm but Jidada with a -da and another -da!”
“This is not an animal farm but Jidada with a -da and another -da!”
claireemma23's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
manoxox's review against another edition
4.0
Please listen to the audiobook!! The narrator is amazing and takes the story to a whole other level.
ruthie_wk's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
phillysaurus's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Very clever and well written, but not an ~enjoyable~ read.