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A review by emilyrowanstudio
Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Of what I read, 3.5 stars - At only 41 pages/10%, I wouldn't normally give up on a book so soon, but I know this wouldn't be a page turner for me so I know it would take me ages to get through.
The 41 pages weren't bad or unenjoyable. I respect Glory for what it is and how good it is, while also knowing it's not for me. I'm a big fan of satire, especially political satire, and this was very funny in the short span of pages I read. All the characters are animals, which I loved. The author said she drew inspiration from Animal Farm, which I haven't read, but the absurdity of their use in Glory reminded me of Bojack Horseman. I enjoyed the long sentences and the repetition. It's silly and intentional and aids and abetts the story.
In that respect, it was a big yes from me, but as for the way this was otherwise written, it is looooong. Most of the 41 pages I read described the event of one speech. That is too darn slow for me.
On the back of the synopsis and the length of Glory, I wouldn't have picked it up had it not been nominated for the Women's Prize and the Booker. I'm glad I gave it a go, if only to affirm it's not for me. I've heard very good things about the performance of the audiobook, so maybe I should give that a try instead.
The 41 pages weren't bad or unenjoyable. I respect Glory for what it is and how good it is, while also knowing it's not for me. I'm a big fan of satire, especially political satire, and this was very funny in the short span of pages I read. All the characters are animals, which I loved. The author said she drew inspiration from Animal Farm, which I haven't read, but the absurdity of their use in Glory reminded me of Bojack Horseman. I enjoyed the long sentences and the repetition. It's silly and intentional and aids and abetts the story.
In that respect, it was a big yes from me, but as for the way this was otherwise written, it is looooong. Most of the 41 pages I read described the event of one speech. That is too darn slow for me.
On the back of the synopsis and the length of Glory, I wouldn't have picked it up had it not been nominated for the Women's Prize and the Booker. I'm glad I gave it a go, if only to affirm it's not for me. I've heard very good things about the performance of the audiobook, so maybe I should give that a try instead.