Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

31 reviews

gorgeousdreamerreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A timeless narrative exploring sibling rivalry and societal norms. The author’s unique storytelling technique immediately captivates the reader, transporting them between the past and present as they unravel the truth. Engaging, original, and accessible, the steady pacing, plot twists, and compelling storyline exceeded my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

viireads's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective fast-paced

• 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

3.0

interesting premise and really well written characters but I'd have enjoyed this way more as a movie


the characters pissed me off too much though; it was extremely frustrating to be in Korede's head  
(probably because a lot of her behaviours mirror coping mechanisms of show a hypothetical future where my own OCD is controlling me rather than it being the other way around... Still it's a lot to think about and an fun quick read nonetheless)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Body shaming, Death, and Murder

Minor: Classism

dianly's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

becinneverland's review against another edition

challenging dark funny tense fast-paced

• 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 was captivating, a really fast read in part because it was short but mainly because it drew me into the world. A really great story about the lengths we go to to protect our family. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

kimveach's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• 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

I enjoyed this contemporary story. It's not so much a mystery or thriller as a book about relationships and family.  It was excellent on audio with the narrator's lovely accent.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

zulmiro's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Racism, Police brutality, and Stalking

library_of_noxx's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

I really loved the writing style of this book. The short chapters make it go by very quickly too! It was a fun read and even though I don't typically go for thrillers I enjoyed it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

cheyreadsthings's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

apieceofjaaay's review

dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A mildly thrilling but “fun” read. I loved the short chapters and writing style. The chapters felt light even though some of the scenes were kinda gruesome/troubling. 

I thought Korede’s character was interesting and she took a turn, I didn’t expect her to take. Her and Ayoola are really two sides of the same coin. 

My only wish was that they told the real story of how the the father died and how the girls carried out the plans. I think that would’ve gave more clarity to why Ayoola was a killer and why Korede thought of herself as the good one.

Overall I enjoyed this read. Not super scary but enough edge that you would want to finish in one sitting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Medical trauma, and Death of parent

tacochelle's review against another edition

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

I really liked this, not so much as a thriller but as a black comedy. I liked the exploration of the sisters' relationship, though I wish that Ayoola was more developed as a character. It felt like she was a bit one-dimensional until the end. It was short, well paced, and the narrator for the audiobook was great. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent