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dizzyappealam's review against another edition
5.0
read in middle school. Was so good. Cried so much at the end.
notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
medium-paced
4.5
My kids and I all cried by the end. I've read the full version of this before and love that they make this young reader version accessible.
readwithsaray's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
tracyw's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
big_bahookie's review against another edition
dark
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funny
slow-paced
4.0
Fascinating, honest and unflinching account of a life in a time of change in South Africa. Stories that need to be heard and tales of goodness in hard times.
The real standout is Trevor’s mum. An intriguing life and clear the love of their relationship is at the heart of the book.
Audio book is an absolute must. Trevor performs with heart and conviction, guiding the reader along.
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The real standout is Trevor’s mum. An intriguing life and clear the love of their relationship is at the heart of the book.
Audio book is an absolute must. Trevor performs with heart and conviction, guiding the reader along.
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vanessab78's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
balberry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I accidentally picked up the young readers’ adaptation of Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime,” but hey, who am I to turn down a good book? Sure, I wish I had the full experience of the original, but the adaptation still managed to be profoundly educational and moving. Noah sprinkles in so much historical context about apartheid and South African culture throughout his childhood, which really helps paint the picture. The timeline jumps around a bit, but somehow it all comes together beautifully to build a compelling narrative. What struck me most was how the focus isn’t on Noah's rise to fame as a comedian; instead, it's about his journey to becoming a good person. The heart of the book is Noah's relationship with his mother, which is beautiful. Their love and respect for each other shine through. Themes of independence and freedom, both politically and within the family, resonate strongly throughout. I have a feeling this would be an incredible audiobook experience, especially with the emphasis on different languages and what they signify. One analogy that stuck with me was the proverb about teaching a man to fish but never giving him a fishing rod – a powerful metaphor for systemic racism. Overall, this was a beautiful read, and I wholeheartedly recommend it. Just maybe skip the young readers’ adaptation if you’re an adult.
amandaphill's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0