Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

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

422 reviews

angelofmusic317's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse

kchantry's review against another edition

dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Animal death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Racism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Blood, Colonisation, Bullying, Animal cruelty, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Bullying, Addiction, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Car accident, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Hate crime, Medical content, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Violence

Minor: Vomit and Toxic friendship

lizbeachy's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

5.0

I read this book before travelling to South Africa for field school. It was really helpful in learning about the lived experience of South Africans during apartheid and set me up with knowledge to reflect on while I learned and experienced things on my trip. Trevor Noah’s writing combines elements of humour and emotion in a way that blend seamlessly and make this biography such an enjoyable read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gun violence

mkw1lson's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Whenever I am asked for a book recommendation, without fail, this is the first one that comes to mind. There is a lot of laughter, as to be expected, but so much more than that as the book will take you through a roller-coaster of emotions.

Simply perfect. 5 stars. Do yourself a favour and read this book.

Better yet, get the audiobook too! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Racism

lo_lo_ma's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gun violence

Moderate: Child abuse and Racism

kemmie's review against another edition

funny reflective medium-paced

5.0

The best decision I made was choosing to read this book. The better decision was choosing to listen to it as an audiobook instead. It felt less like a memoir and more of a history and sociology lecture. An exciting history and sociology lecture. I have learnt so much about South Africa- the culture... the dynamics of race and apartheid. Most importantly I got a human story about the people through the tiny glimpse offered by the perspective of one person. Trevor is a brilliant story teller... intelligent, witty and oh so funny. The only negative thing I have to say is that this book left me craving for more.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Domestic abuse

cbingen520's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Child abuse

Moderate: Slavery, Animal cruelty, Violence, Colonisation, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, Murder, Sexism, Police brutality, Gun violence, and Classism

Minor: Antisemitism, Suicide, and Mental illness

mayatorres's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

bisonprints's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Animal death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Bullying, Violence, Classism, Colonisation, and Domestic abuse

am4man's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Gun violence