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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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rwsmith's review against another edition

dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

this was a great quick read. the pacing is perfect, i finished it in a few hours, and it is a perfect balance of funny and real at the same time. during the middle of the book, the main character is angry, and it made me angry as well! i was getting worked up alongside her! recommend for anyone in a reading slump or if you just want something quick that is still high quality.

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theverysleepycaterpillar's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

really good! I listed via audiobook and i really enjoyed Adepero’s narration performance! first book i’ve finished of the new year and off to a good start.

i enjoy the straightforwardness and semi nonchalant tone toward these heinous acts that the author takes on and think it makes for a unique read. also unique- it feels like a come of age book without much character development.

Oyinkan Braithwaite kept it light and humorous, and although i enjoy more gore and thrill, it was the perfect balance for the story. this book really isn’t hitting the mark for mystery for me though?

I feel sad to the end that Korede is continuously looped into her sisters genuinely sociopathic behaviors knowing she will never have that love and care reciprocated, but that would be an insanely hard experience.

I really enjoyed Oyinkan’s writing style as well and thought the “chapter” names were unique.

would recommend giving this a read!!

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coolfoolmoon's review against another edition

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sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

No matter how much I hate the characters I always love when sisters sister. When sisters are sistering, I am sat. You have my full attention. I don't care if they're good or evil. I love them. Makes me wish I wasn't an only child, even if she was a serial killer! (I'm kidding but not really. Kinda.) Also based off the title alone I thought the book was gonna be set in New York lol

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bibble_kingly's review against another edition

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challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book gets you from the first chapter. For only 4 hours, it feels like a lot is happening.

The main character's relationship with her sister really highlights how family obligations and cultural expectations can put people in really difficult situations.

On another note, the main character's fasidious cleaning tells the reader a lot about who she is as a person.

Overall, kind of a dark read. It was really well written and I look forward to reading more from this author.

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