{"title":"NoViolet Bulawayo","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoViolet Bulawayo is an acclaimed Zimbabwean author known for her poignant storytelling and vibrant prose. Her works often explore themes of identity, migration, and socio-political dynamics, providing a nuanced view of post-colonial Zimbabwe and the African diaspora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut novel, \u003cem\u003eWe Need New Names\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a captivating narrative of a young girl's journey from the chaos of a Zimbabwean shantytown to the challenges of immigrant life in America. This book, a finalist for the Man Booker Prize, is celebrated for its vivid imagery and authentic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her latest novel, \u003cem\u003eGlory\u003c\/em\u003e, Bulawayo crafts an allegorical tale set in an animal kingdom mirroring Zimbabwe's turbulent political landscape. The novel is a satirical commentary on power and resistance, filled with rich characterisations and incisive wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth books are categorised under General Fiction and are a testament to Bulawayo's exceptional ability to intricately weave personal and political narratives. Explore NoViolet Bulawayo's collection for an immersive dive into compelling stories that resonate with global relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-need-new-names-by-noviolet-bulawayo-9781784877507","title":"We Need New Names","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'There are times, though, that no matter how much food I eat, I find the food does nothing for me, like I am hungry for my country and nothing is going to fix that.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Darling, uprooted from her family home by paramilitary police, and living in a Zimbabwean shanty called Paradise. 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It is the story of an uprising, told by a bold, vivid chorus of animal voices that help us see our human world more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA long time ago, in a bountiful land not so far away, the animal denizens lived quite happily. Then the colonisers arrived. After nearly a hundred years, a bloody War of Liberation brought new hope for the animals — along with a new leader. A charismatic horse who commanded the sun and ruled and ruled and kept on ruling. For forty years he ruled, with the help of his elite band of Chosen Ones, a scandalously violent pack of Defenders and, as he aged, his beloved and ambitious young donkey wife, Marvellous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut even the sticks and stones know there is no night ever so long it does not end with dawn. And so it did for the Old Horse, one day as he sat down to his Earl Grey tea and favourite radio programme. A new regime, a new leader. Or apparently so. And once again, the animals were full of hope...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlory\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a country seemingly trapped in a cycle as old as time. Yet, as it unveils the myriad tricks required to uphold the illusion of absolute power, it reminds us that the glory of tyranny only lasts as long as its victims are willing to let it. History can be stopped in a moment. 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