Jessica’s review of Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood > Likes and Comments
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Loved this one! I'm glad you enjoyed it, too:-)
I'm listening to this on audio now in between other books. He reads it himself, so good.
Jennifer, I can't listen to audiobooks. I don't know how to make myself focus on them, and I will go for half an hour then realize I have no idea what is happening. But I found myself wishing I had gotten this one on audio.
Awesome review, Jessica! I felt the same way about Trevor's version of The Daily Show, but getting to know him better through his stories has completely changed my viewpoint. The story about his friend named Hitler was one of my favorites too!
So glad you see the error of your ways re the continued importance of The Daily Show. I think Noah is priceless.
Thanks, Taryn. I am telling everyone that story in the hopes of encouraging them to read this.
I feel a little silly, Trish. It's a combination of less time for watching any kind of TV at all, so it felt like less of a priority, and the feeling like when he started he didn't have the same kind of authority that Stewart had. But I'd still catch clips here and there, occasionally a full episode, and I always enjoyed it. Now I feel like I need to prioritize the show again, especially given how hard it is to digest any kind of news at all these days. :-/
Ahhh, I have this on my 2017 books-to-read mental list! I don't watch him regularly, but from what I've seen, I like him.
Jessica wrote: "But I'd still catch clips here and there, occasionally a full episode, and I always enjoyed it. Now I feel like I need to prioritize the show again..."
Yes, I totally understand how it can get off your schedule. But the thing that I found so fascinating this year especially were his insights into the racial violence we have been experiencing. He could stand outside and point to things that someone more invested in the process might miss.
For instance, Trevor Noah did an amazing interview with Tomie Lahren, I think that's her name, she's a darling of the Far Right, in the last month or six weeks that is really something to see. If you can, watch the full 20 minute version of it. Jessica, great review! If you want to read another take on modern South Africa, with a fantasy- twist look for Zoo City by Lauren Buekes.
Julia wrote: "For instance, Trevor Noah did an amazing interview with Tomie Lahren, I think that's her name, she's a darling of the Far Right, in the last month or six weeks that is really something to see. If y..."
I saw that one, Julia, and wonder what it is about that interview that you liked so much. I know some thought it was a kind of miracle two people who do not agree would speak to one another, but what I noticed is that she didn't answer questions but turned them into some other questions, which is something her party and like-minded thinkers do all the time. As a result, talking with them on camera is just another platform for their hate talk.
What it showed to me is that she had no answers for the tough questions, but Trevor Noah was calm, he kept asking the questions, so we could see her for who she is.
Our Diversity in All Forms book Club is reading this for March. We’d love to have you join the discussion on it. :)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
While I like Trevor Noah, I think the Daily Show has gone downhill because most of John Stewart’s best writers went with Samantha Bee when she left. You can tell.
Good review, I bought the audiobook based off your review. I JUST started listening and it bated me immediately. I'm still at the very beginning so I haven't gotten to any humorous parts. I honestly think Trevor Noah is only a little funny on the daily show. I think you can be a smart talented funny well spoken person without being a brilliant comedian. I mean we can only have so much haha. I almost never watch his show. I mean it's absolutely mildly amusing, but let's be real, John Stewart is funnier. At least when it comes to the news/stand up type material. He's got sharper wit. Perhaps Trevor Noah is better at telling funny stories and writing brilliant books. He's good looking and incredibly likable too. I still won't start watching the daily show every day. I like it when I can't handle regular news shows haha. It softens the blow to hear the news in that format. Like when Trump first got into office.
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I'm listening to this on audio now in between other books. He reads it himself, so good.
Jennifer, I can't listen to audiobooks. I don't know how to make myself focus on them, and I will go for half an hour then realize I have no idea what is happening. But I found myself wishing I had gotten this one on audio.
Awesome review, Jessica! I felt the same way about Trevor's version of The Daily Show, but getting to know him better through his stories has completely changed my viewpoint. The story about his friend named Hitler was one of my favorites too!
So glad you see the error of your ways re the continued importance of The Daily Show. I think Noah is priceless.
Thanks, Taryn. I am telling everyone that story in the hopes of encouraging them to read this. I feel a little silly, Trish. It's a combination of less time for watching any kind of TV at all, so it felt like less of a priority, and the feeling like when he started he didn't have the same kind of authority that Stewart had. But I'd still catch clips here and there, occasionally a full episode, and I always enjoyed it. Now I feel like I need to prioritize the show again, especially given how hard it is to digest any kind of news at all these days. :-/
Ahhh, I have this on my 2017 books-to-read mental list! I don't watch him regularly, but from what I've seen, I like him.
Jessica wrote: "But I'd still catch clips here and there, occasionally a full episode, and I always enjoyed it. Now I feel like I need to prioritize the show again..."Yes, I totally understand how it can get off your schedule. But the thing that I found so fascinating this year especially were his insights into the racial violence we have been experiencing. He could stand outside and point to things that someone more invested in the process might miss.
For instance, Trevor Noah did an amazing interview with Tomie Lahren, I think that's her name, she's a darling of the Far Right, in the last month or six weeks that is really something to see. If you can, watch the full 20 minute version of it. Jessica, great review! If you want to read another take on modern South Africa, with a fantasy- twist look for Zoo City by Lauren Buekes.
Julia wrote: "For instance, Trevor Noah did an amazing interview with Tomie Lahren, I think that's her name, she's a darling of the Far Right, in the last month or six weeks that is really something to see. If y..."I saw that one, Julia, and wonder what it is about that interview that you liked so much. I know some thought it was a kind of miracle two people who do not agree would speak to one another, but what I noticed is that she didn't answer questions but turned them into some other questions, which is something her party and like-minded thinkers do all the time. As a result, talking with them on camera is just another platform for their hate talk.
What it showed to me is that she had no answers for the tough questions, but Trevor Noah was calm, he kept asking the questions, so we could see her for who she is.
Our Diversity in All Forms book Club is reading this for March. We’d love to have you join the discussion on it. :)https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
While I like Trevor Noah, I think the Daily Show has gone downhill because most of John Stewart’s best writers went with Samantha Bee when she left. You can tell.
Good review, I bought the audiobook based off your review. I JUST started listening and it bated me immediately. I'm still at the very beginning so I haven't gotten to any humorous parts. I honestly think Trevor Noah is only a little funny on the daily show. I think you can be a smart talented funny well spoken person without being a brilliant comedian. I mean we can only have so much haha. I almost never watch his show. I mean it's absolutely mildly amusing, but let's be real, John Stewart is funnier. At least when it comes to the news/stand up type material. He's got sharper wit. Perhaps Trevor Noah is better at telling funny stories and writing brilliant books. He's good looking and incredibly likable too. I still won't start watching the daily show every day. I like it when I can't handle regular news shows haha. It softens the blow to hear the news in that format. Like when Trump first got into office.
