A review by deinonychus
Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo

challenging funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Incredible political satire that looks at Jidada with a Da and another Da in a brilliant proxy for Mugabe's Zimbabwe. Accentuates the ridiculousness inherent in totalitarianism while treating heavy topics with the respect they deserve. A thorough analysis on the psychology of dictatorship and why we all too often sit by and do nothing. Orwell's influence is strong in this work, but NoViolet Bulawayo takes the tried and true narrative device of Animal Farm and transforms it into something fresh. Highly recommended.