hanibatrisya81's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
oviyabalan's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the best autobiography ever. He made me realise what I've been taking for granted. His life made me understand many things. I haven't been his biggest fan but I guess I am now.
byrdwords's review against another edition
4.0
Great story, quite crazy! I’m embarrassed that I had no idea of his background in South Africa. This book won’t tell you how he got into his career but it’s the story of his childhood and upbringing and a tribute to his mother’s strength and ability.
kelsiandherbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Born a Crime is now locked away as one of my favorite memoirs of all time. I laughed, I cried, I was in disbelief, but most of all, I learned. I learned not only about an unruly child who had one hell of a devout praying mother but also about his complex personal life and identity in a post apartheid South Africa. Trevor’s ability to talk through serious subjects with humor made it a light enough read that I couldn’t stop turning the pages. However, the anecdotes from his childhood touched super heavy subjects from domestic abuse to racism. His claim to fame was such an unlikely journey but the book reads like he’s been living in his own tv show all along!
carol16's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
tense
medium-paced
4.5
was hoping for some stories of how he became a comedian
johanna_st_john's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent audiobook read by Trevor Noah. Fascinating and often hilarious anecdotes.
uhh_sydney's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
the emotional punch at the end of this book pushed it into 5 star territory. had me almost in tears.