Reviews

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

kirsty_b's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Gun violence

Moderate: Hate crime

chankv's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

happy2read's review against another edition

5.0

I read this book while my mom was in the hospital. I really enjoyed the humor, the love of his mother and Grandmother, the history of his country, all while listening to Trevor himself. Truly enjoyed laughing and pulling of my heart strings.

jordan54benson's review against another edition

5.0

This is arguably the best book I've ever read (I listened to it, actually) I highly recommend the audible version because Trevor Noah reads it and its amazing. Its like listening to a 14 hour, in-depth stand up comedy act about his life. I feel like I learned so much and I enjoyed every second. LOVE

abaugher's review against another edition

5.0

Very informative recounting of a life in another country, another culture. Noah's view from a "colored" perspective in Apartheid and post-Apartheid South Africa is raw and would be too painful to read about if it weren't for his indomitable sense of humor.

nneka23's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

devinjking's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

4.0

Wonderful story telling! 

Funny and a great look into living in Apartheid in South Africa.

callylines's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

5.0

missallypants's review against another edition

challenging funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

the_schaef's review

4.0

I truly enjoyed this book. I first heard of Trevor Noah as a comedian and thought that this would be a fun read. While it was both fun and funny, there was a lesson. His description of growing up in apartheid and then afterwards opened my eyes to a worldview unlike anything I have known or considered. He shows the desperation that women have when being a victim of domestic abuse. There are so many unfair and inhumane practices that occur. Still, he relayed a serious side with interest and intelligence that kept me fully engaged.