Glory A Novel
Glory A Novel by NoViolet Bulawayo is a reprint edition published by Penguin on February 28, 2023. This 416-page novel presents a satirical exploration of political power through the lens of a fictional nation inhabited by animals. The narrative centers on the fall of the Old Horse, a long-serving leader, and the ensuing drama as the nation grapples with the quest for true liberation, drawing inspiration from real historical events.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of a society in turmoil, narrated by a chorus of animal voices that reveal the complexities of maintaining power and the optimism needed to challenge it. The book delves into themes of political upheaval and cultural heritage, showcasing the resilience and humor of a population facing adversity. Bulawayo’s storytelling immerses readers in the daily lives of her characters, highlighting the interplay between despair and hope in a world marked by change.
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NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2022 BY VULTURE, BUZZFEED, AND OPRAH DAILY
“Manifoldly clever…brilliant… ‘Glory’ is its own vivid world, drawn from its own folklore. This is a satire with sharper teeth, angrier, and also very, very funny.” —Violet Kupersmith, The New York Times Book Review
“Genius.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds
NoViolet Bulawayo’s bold new novel follows the fall of the Old Horse, the long-serving leader of a fictional country, and the drama that follows for a rumbustious nation of animals on the path to true liberation. Inspired by the unexpected fall by coup in November 2017 of Robert G. Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s president of nearly four decades, Glory shows a country’s imploding, narrated by a chorus of animal voices that unveil the ruthlessness required to uphold the illusion of absolute power and the imagination and bulletproof optimism to overthrow it completely. By immersing readers in the daily lives of a population in upheaval, Bulawayo reveals the dazzling life force and irresistible wit that lie barely concealed beneath the surface of seemingly bleak circumstances.
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