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A review by nibs
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
challenging
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Wow. So much happened in the author's early life. It was such a personal and engaging read. I have read about Apartheid-era South Africa before, but knew very little about the legacy of Apartheid in post-Apartheid South Africa.
The light hearted tone of of this book counters the heavier topics really well. It's grounded in his reality. I would recommend this book to many people because of its readability. I just learnt so much from reading this.
Spoiler I though Trevor's mother had been killed, and I was so mad and gutted. It is so so lucky that she survived that.
The light hearted tone of of this book counters the heavier topics really well. It's grounded in his reality. I would recommend this book to many people because of its readability. I just learnt so much from reading this.
Spoiler
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual violence