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A review by pagesofplatypus
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
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
4.0
My Sister, The Serial Killer is much more a character study than a thriller. The chapters are short and fly by. Korede is such an interesting, conflicted protagonist and I loved getting inside her head. The relationship with her sister, the titular serial killer, is
messy, frustrating, and deeply compelling as we see intermittent flashbacks to instances from their childhood that show the context of the toxic cycle of their relationship.
I also loved seeing Nigerian culture. There is pidgen and Yoruba sprinkled throughout, sometimes with translation but mostly readers can infer from context. The setting and culture is also crucial in showing the circumstances that shape the actions of Korede and those around her.
messy, frustrating, and deeply compelling as we see intermittent flashbacks to instances from their childhood that show the context of the toxic cycle of their relationship.
I also loved seeing Nigerian culture. There is pidgen and Yoruba sprinkled throughout, sometimes with translation but mostly readers can infer from context. The setting and culture is also crucial in showing the circumstances that shape the actions of Korede and those around her.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail