gardenofejw's review against another edition
5.0
Really good! Such interesting stories and thoughtful insights from living as a mixed/colored kid in South Africa.
antharaa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
genuinely one of the best books i’ve ever read.
onecheesetoasty's review against another edition
5.0
You wouldn't think apartheid and humor go hand-in-hand. Trevor Noah delivers an incredible account of his childhood, his family, and how he came to be. Focusing on adolescence, Noah illustrates the dangers of living in South Africa, the meals they most often ate, and how he would have to hustle to make any money as a dj. I consider myself a bibliophile, and although this is not my favorite book ever, it is certainly one of the most memorable.
bellae's review against another edition
5.0
read this for school before visiting south africa. very nicely written. an easy read, but gave a good brief idea of south africa and how it was in the 80s-00s. could get boring in some parts, but not as often as it did bring me in. the good parts overshadowed the bad ones. five stars. song: pray - sam smith
wayfaring_witch's review against another edition
5.0
Noah's storytelling ability and the reflection on his life in South Africa is absolutely phenomenal. Fantastic read from beginning to end! Highly recommended to anyone and everyone. 2018 Book Riot Read Harder Challenge - A celebrity memoir
exlibrismmba's review against another edition
5.0
Great book, I really enjoy Noah as a storyteller and this book is just the perfect way to see why. Well written, fast paced and incredible stories...
dianakamau's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Racism, Toxic relationship, Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Animal death, and Alcoholism