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

85 reviews

laurataylor's review against another edition

challenging dark informative sad tense slow-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Addiction, Blood, Alcohol, Classism, Animal cruelty, Medical content, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Racism

124smilehd's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

It was an interesting read about Trevor's life. I came to see just how eventful and downright tragic his life was over the years and was even more inspiring to see how his mother's influence prevented him from taking all that hurt and going down a dark path. I could never have imagined the amount of trauma this man has endured, yet still, manage to be the funny guy I knew him as before starting the book. There are of course some weak parts, specifically the poop chapter, but they are easily overshadowed by the stories involving Patricia Noah. She was by far the best part of the book and I was always looking forward to reading about her. In fact, if she were to write her own book or if Noah were to write a book for her I would buy it in a heartbeat.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Excrement, and Gun violence

Moderate: Police brutality, Sexism, and Xenophobia

sarabookshelf's review

emotional informative

3.75

I've generally avoided memoirs, but having seen this on so many bestseller lists, I decided to give it a go, and I am very glad I did. Trevor is very skilled in incorporating lightness into very difficult topics, as well as building tension. Early on in the book we find out that something happens to his mother, so by the last chapter about her life, I was absolutely dying to find out what happened and why. An aspect I didn't enjoy is the fact that he jumps around time periods and locations so much, so it was sometimes difficult for me to follow and understand the  timeline of events. The book is highly informative about the life during and immediately after apartheid, but it deals with some very very heavy stuff so make sure to read the content warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Gun violence, and Police brutality

Minor: Rape

mayze's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

Great autobiography, Trevor Noah is able to fit serious topics such as

abuse, attempted murder, sexual violence

as well being able to tell funny stories without derailing the tone of the book.

This book (along with 'A long Walk to Freedom') has given me a tremendous insight into (Post) Apartheid South Africa and I strongly recommend even if your not a fan of the author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Alcohol, Sexism, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Gun violence

windspice's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Child abuse, Murder, Police brutality, and Racism

bookaholic_in_wonderland's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Racism, Sexism, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Medical content, Police brutality, and Toxic relationship

namenotimportant's review against another edition

challenging funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Gun violence

Moderate: Medical trauma, Police brutality, and Racism

Minor: Pregnancy

antimony27's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Racism, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Misogyny and Police brutality

melancholymegs's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

I don’t rate auto/biographies anymore but i would HIGHLY recommend this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Child abuse, Classism, Colonisation, Gaslighting, Gun violence, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcohol, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, and Bullying

Minor: Rape, Pregnancy, Murder, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts

bookishbabbles's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

5.0

This book made me laugh, cry and reflect on my own life choices. This is the story of how Trevor Noah became the man he is today and the woman who raised him. I wish I could hug his mother! The story of Trevor Noah is one that feels close to home in many ways. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Abandonment, Classism, and Police brutality