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kafka_on_the_shore's review against another edition
4.0
A very interesting account of the childhood and adulthood spent during and after the apartheid era in south africa. Packed with humor and wit. Overall a good book.
daumari's review against another edition
5.0
Tagging this as humor on my shelves because of Trevor's profession and his wry wit, but what a childhood-literally born a crime under apartheid, and then navigating a society still very much formed by decades of institutional racism...
Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah is a force, and much of Trevor's life also centers on her- fervently religious, fiercely independent, and constantly fighting so Trevor can break out of the cycle of poverty.
Trevor was also a really naughty kid, and among other things burned a house down. fun times.
Definitely a Good Read, and I hear the audiobook is also great as the author reads his own lifestory.
Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah is a force, and much of Trevor's life also centers on her- fervently religious, fiercely independent, and constantly fighting so Trevor can break out of the cycle of poverty.
Trevor was also a really naughty kid, and among other things burned a house down. fun times.
Definitely a Good Read, and I hear the audiobook is also great as the author reads his own lifestory.
szirbel's review against another edition
5.0
The audiobook was amazing!! Highly recommend it! Trevor Noah adds such a richness to the story through his narration that wouldn't come through when reading a physical copy!
gracefullypunk's review against another edition
5.0
This was the first book I read in 2017 and somehow I never reviewed it...which is odd as I found out fantastic. I love Trevor's standup, the way he address both big serious issues and minor inconveniences with humor -- but in a way that doesn't seem like he's deflecting or detracting from the problem. If you like his humor, if you like learning about what South Africa was like during apartheid, if you want to laugh at situations that were so tragic that all you can do to talk about them is convey their absurdity with humor, if...ah just go read the book already
jojodoug55's review against another edition
4.0
What an insane life experience. What a strong mother he has. I was shocked all the while through. The ending had me in tears. Though I expected more laughs from his narrative, he still wrote well. I wish him and his family all the best in the future.
bhnmt61's review against another edition
5.0
At times funny, at times thought-provoking, always interesting. I listened to the audiobook and Trevor’s voice is terrific.
jl27's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautiful, painful, funny, and *so* many other things, all wrapped up in an anecdotal package and delivered in a style that only Trevor Noah could craft. His accounts of growing up make the reader feel as if they’re right there with him, running from angry minibus drivers, selling bootleg CDs on the street corner, or hearing the wisdom of his mom’s words.
inessova's review against another edition
5.0
This was awesometastic
If you want to laugh, read this book
If you want to cry, read this book
If you want to know more about life in South Africa, read this book
If you want to read about a real-life heroine, read this book!!!
If you want to laugh, read this book
If you want to cry, read this book
If you want to know more about life in South Africa, read this book
If you want to read about a real-life heroine, read this book!!!
jennnafziger's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoy when authors challenge me to view life through a new lens. By seeing the world through different viewpoints, we gain a greater sense of empathy. Trevor Noah definitely gave me a new viewpoint through his book. By mixing humor, tragedy, and history, he encourages the reader to rethink how they view race and color, and asks us to get out of our Western perspective of the world.