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psychedandlit's review against another edition
5.0
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
by Trevor Noah
Audiobook Narrator: Trevor Noah
Synopsis: This memoir tells the story of Trevor Noah's life while also holding open and honest discussions about racism and the apartheid in South Africa. Filled with meaningful stories from his childhood while also retaining his comedic sense of humor, Noah is able to call forth emotion while also providing a sense of relief in even the bleakest moments.
Review: I found this memoir to be so well done. The writing was fantastic. My copy of this book is filled with tabs and annotations because there were so many conversations that I wanted to remember. I also found this memoir to be very unique in the story it was telling. I had never read from the perspective of someone actually impacted by the apartheid and the way he wrote about it really helped me understand how terrible it was for those people affected. Overall, I have found myself openly recommending this to anyone who will listen. It really is a story that needs to be told and heard.
Rating: 5 stars
by Trevor Noah
Audiobook Narrator: Trevor Noah
Synopsis: This memoir tells the story of Trevor Noah's life while also holding open and honest discussions about racism and the apartheid in South Africa. Filled with meaningful stories from his childhood while also retaining his comedic sense of humor, Noah is able to call forth emotion while also providing a sense of relief in even the bleakest moments.
Review: I found this memoir to be so well done. The writing was fantastic. My copy of this book is filled with tabs and annotations because there were so many conversations that I wanted to remember. I also found this memoir to be very unique in the story it was telling. I had never read from the perspective of someone actually impacted by the apartheid and the way he wrote about it really helped me understand how terrible it was for those people affected. Overall, I have found myself openly recommending this to anyone who will listen. It really is a story that needs to be told and heard.
Rating: 5 stars
brittanyward750's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
anniejohannie's review against another edition
5.0
I’m glad I read this in audiobook format! Noah’s accents and tones really set this book apart especially when he imitates his mother. While most of the book contains amusing or eye opening tales of racism, classism, and the awkwardness of growing up, the last chapter is truly a gem for Noah’s rendering of abuse, trauma, and ultimately survival.
mayagdeb's review
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
this book pretty much lived up to my expectations which were that it would be good. the book is def not overhyped but I don’t think it’s under hyped either it’s just really good.
I feel like the way it was written was pretty much the same way that Trevor Noah speaks and like it felt less like a book and more like he was just telling me a story over FaceTime or smth like the way it was written was very coloqial and personal and I liked that bc I think that’s how a lot of autobiographies should be. Anyway it also def offered more insight into his childhood and life in South Africa post apartheid like I learned so much from reading it and def got a new perspective. Honestly the book in general gave me a different perspective on growing up in a place like South Africa and how lucky I am to be like mixed in somewhere like Canada where it literally doesn’t matter #deep #personal #woah but also a lot of the stuff he was saying abt not completely feeling like he fit in with either culture was also relatable #morepersonal #deep #lolz anyway yes reading this book was really a good experience and especially the last part was super good so #wouldfecomend #slay
I feel like the way it was written was pretty much the same way that Trevor Noah speaks and like it felt less like a book and more like he was just telling me a story over FaceTime or smth like the way it was written was very coloqial and personal and I liked that bc I think that’s how a lot of autobiographies should be. Anyway it also def offered more insight into his childhood and life in South Africa post apartheid like I learned so much from reading it and def got a new perspective. Honestly the book in general gave me a different perspective on growing up in a place like South Africa and how lucky I am to be like mixed in somewhere like Canada where it literally doesn’t matter #deep #personal #woah but also a lot of the stuff he was saying abt not completely feeling like he fit in with either culture was also relatable #morepersonal #deep #lolz anyway yes reading this book was really a good experience and especially the last part was super good so #wouldfecomend #slay
zaintriesreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.25
myounis's review against another edition
5.0
Loved reading this book.
A really good insight on the apartheid South Africa.
This guy has had a hell of a journey.
A really good insight on the apartheid South Africa.
This guy has had a hell of a journey.