A review by radh
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

This was a great memoir. Trevor Noah has a wonderful writing voice that brings together humor and information. He tells the story of his youth and all the lessons and challenges he went through, while also creating an entertaining and casual story that brings you into his perspective and outlook. The book is also very interesting for its insights into apartheid/post-apartheid life in South Africa and all of the nuances that came with it. I took off a 1/4th star only because the constant back and forth of timelines between chapters broke the flow a bit as the chronology felt a bit jumpy and you occasionally stopped to understand when things were taking place, but overall a wonderful, informative and entertaining read. Definitely recommend.
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