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nneka23's review against another edition
emotional
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4.0
devinjking's review against another edition
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4.0
Wonderful story telling!
Funny and a great look into living in Apartheid in South Africa.
Funny and a great look into living in Apartheid in South Africa.
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challenging
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4.5
the_schaef's review against another edition
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.
spencervail's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful. Trevor Noah is an excellent story teller and his life story in incredible. Informative look at growing up in South Africa as well.
whiteage's review against another edition
5.0
An unbelievable life story; and a beautiful love letter to his mother.
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5.0
africanbookaddict's review against another edition
4.0
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What more can be said about Born A Crime? Everybody and their grandmother has read this book.
I started the book in November but got side tracked. If I had listened (I ‘read’ this via audiobook) to this in 3 sittings, I might have given the book 5 stars because it was really enjoyable when I first started. But after 2 months, I was losing interest and felt tired everytime I tried to finish.
Anyway! Trevor Noah is a very compelling storyteller- listening to him speak the various South African languages and imitate various characters was such a treat. But what a stubborn child this boy was! To me, these stories are somewhat an ode to his phenomenal mother, who I truly, truly admired. The ending was so emotional... This book had the right blend of South African racial history, humor and life lessons.
What more can be said about Born A Crime? Everybody and their grandmother has read this book.
I started the book in November but got side tracked. If I had listened (I ‘read’ this via audiobook) to this in 3 sittings, I might have given the book 5 stars because it was really enjoyable when I first started. But after 2 months, I was losing interest and felt tired everytime I tried to finish.
Anyway! Trevor Noah is a very compelling storyteller- listening to him speak the various South African languages and imitate various characters was such a treat. But what a stubborn child this boy was! To me, these stories are somewhat an ode to his phenomenal mother, who I truly, truly admired. The ending was so emotional... This book had the right blend of South African racial history, humor and life lessons.