Glory TPB

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NoViolet Bulawayo’s acclaimed novel Glory is a bold, imaginative allegory that traces the dramatic fall of the Old Horse, a tyrannical ruler of a fictional African nation led by animals. Drawing inspiration from the 2017 coup that ended Robert Mugabe’s near four-decade reign in Zimbabwe, the story captures the implosion of a dictatorship through a chorus of vibrant animal voices that reveal both the cruelty of absolute power and the unbreakable optimism required to challenge it.

At the heart of the narrative is Destiny, a young goat who returns to her homeland, Jidada, to bear witness to revolution and spotlight the hidden legacy of the women who’ve quietly steered change. Through deeply symbolic storytelling, African folklore, and political satire, Bulawayo explores themes of liberation, resistance, and truth in a fractured society on the edge of transformation.

Though rooted in Zimbabwean history, Glory resonates globally, mirroring resistance movements worldwide. With its daring voice, sharp wit, and emotional resonance, this is a masterful reflection on the chaos of politics and the enduring hope for freedom.