Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo

416 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Glory is an energy burst, an exhilarating joyride. It is the story of an uprising, told by a bold, vivid chorus of animal voices that helps us see our human world more clearly A long time ago, in a bountiful land not so far away, the animal deniz...

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Moods

challenging 76%
dark 60%
reflective 48%
emotional 47%
funny 33%
sad 32%
informative 28%
hopeful 25%
tense 20%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 29% | Character: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.85

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