A review by nytephoenyx
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My Sister, the Serial Killer kept me on edge the entire time. For a book under 250 pages, I constantly questioned what would happen next - how Ayoola would react, if someone else would die. I found Braithwaite's writing style compelling. It was a good mixture of description, action, flashback, explanation, and tense pauses. Thrillers rely on pacing, but they also rely on what information and what information is withheld. Braithwaite is a master, and this novella kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I absolutely recommend passing an afternoon soaking in the story.
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