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reviewed Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (2016, Doubleday Canada) 4 stars

The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime New York Times bestseller about one man’s coming-of-age, set …

I learned so much about Trevor Noah (and South Africa)

5 stars

It took me about a year to finish this one. I started off reading out loud with my partner but we moved on to something a bit cheerier due to the fact that a lot of the chapters are pretty depressing (it's still a great book, it just wasn't working for us in that context).

Having said that, I really enjoyed Trevor's book here and I have a whole new level respect for him. He's a terrific writer and a hilarious storyteller.

If you like Trevor Noah or are interested in South Africa, consider reading this book.