Reviews tagging 'Racism'

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

354 reviews

amandalorianxo's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I wish the audio version was more accessible for those that don’t want to pay audible just to listen to Mr. Noah’s memoir but worth the read. I was admittedly ignorant to life post apartheid in South Africa nor was I aware of how many languages are spoken in this country. Trevor recounts his life sprinkled with humor and seriousness. I was appalled that mixed individuals were given their own title and still being mistreated. I’m curious if Charlize Theron’s memoir (does she have one?) has any parallels with Trevor’s since they both unfortunately suffered abuse in the hands of the men in their lives. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Racial slurs

natashaball's review against another edition

challenging funny informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

So interesting reading about Trevor’s childhood and the people surrounding him.   What a mother, her personality and charm shine through the book! I feel like the book was an introduction to living under apartheid, would need to read more about it, but it’s clear how the laws and racism affected his life and the country in general. A little confusing with the chapters being themed and not in chronological order, but nothing that stops  the enjoyment of the book. The writing reminded me a lot of his intros on his show - serious subjects dealt with irony and humour to make them more accessible.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Addiction

nicdic's review against another edition

funny informative inspiring sad fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Racism, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Misogyny, Classism, Violence, and Slavery

Minor: Animal cruelty

nezi's review against another edition

funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Racism

hath's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative medium-paced

5.0

Just wow. This book is a beautiful love letter to Noahs mother that's deeply honest and humanly raw. I highly recommend the audiobook, hearing it all from the authors mouth really adds to the gravity of his story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Racism, Gun violence, and Domestic abuse

ktdaugherty's review against another edition

emotional funny informative medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Gun violence

Moderate: Alcoholism and Violence

savyelizabeth's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Child abuse

Moderate: Racism

10tlgibs's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, and Domestic abuse

mugsandmanuscripts's review against another edition

funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Cursing, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Sexual violence

sarahschuster's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective sad

3.0

Heavy. Hard to read but I’m glad I did.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, Murder, Violence, Rape, and Gun violence