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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
199 reviews
gerikrempa1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Audio book was ok a little hard to understand sometimes as narrator read in native slang language
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Cultural appropriation, Death, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
Disturbing premisesklhunter42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Blood, Toxic relationship, Death, Gore, Medical content, and Sexism
Minor: Classism
ninahuynh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Infidelity, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Blood, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Murder
add_a_little_spook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Blood, Toxic relationship, Murder, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Infidelity
chezler24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Such a fantastic find! This fast-paced mystery/thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you wonder what is going to happen next. The story follows older sister, Korede, as she deals with the aftermath of her younger sister, Ayoola, who often murders the men with whom she is romantically connected. I enjoyed Braithwaite's writing style. The short, choppy chapters were great at providing just enough information both past and present to explain what is happening. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I also haven't read any other books (that I can recall) set in Lagos, Nigeria. It was interesting hearing (reading) the different dialects and learning about the different food and clothing for the region. I would recommend it if you're looking for something new to cycle into your reading schedule.
Moderate: Blood, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Death
Minor: Death of parent
natraf_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Medical content and Toxic relationship
juan_adhd_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This story shows just how un breakable the bond between sisters is, and the length they will go to protect each other.
I donât know how to talk about the characters in a way that wonât make the story off putting, because the reality is that there are no good characters here. Ayoola is a serial killer, after all, and Korede enables her. I think a lot could be said about how their fatherâs abuse plays into how they came to be like this, and especially why Korede goes to such great lengths to protect Ayoola. I did feel bad for Korede all throughout the book, because I really felt how trapped she is in this toxic relationship; how her bond with her sister might be too strong for her own good.
Dr. Tade might have been just another sympathetic victim of Ayoola, but in my opinion he was kind of an ass. (Long rant incoming.)
Anyway, despite all that I really enjoyed reading this book, and would definitely recommend it. Especially if youâre in a reading slump.
Graphic: Blood, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Police brutality
idesofmarch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Medical content, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
gwenswoons's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Murder, Police brutality, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Physical abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Domestic abuse, and Medical content
leligavi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Murder, and Toxic relationship