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wy_woman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, and Police brutality
Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Gore, Violence, Xenophobia, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: War, Vomit, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
jayisreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
3.75
I really enjoyed Bulawayo’s previous novel, We Need New Names, and had high expectations for Glory. She certainly delivered with unique storytelling (I actually read the book alongside the audiobook, which really made a difference) and interesting characters. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as taken to the plot as I thought I would be, mostly due to pacing and repetitiveness. However, this book is clever, especially the way she expanded on George Orwell’s Animal Farm to satirize the Zimbabwean coup d’état in 2017, as well as to provide other commentary on other topics such as colonialism and racism. On that note, I wish I knew more about this to further appreciate what Bulawayo wrote, though I certainly could see elements of this book taking place in other oppressive countries.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Police brutality, Genocide, Death, Rape, Colonisation, and Murder
Moderate: War, Racism, Homophobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Gore
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