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A review by phoebebrainrot
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
2.5
beautiful writing & fast paced enough that you don’t want to put it down!!
ending is a little lackluster, however. main character essentially continues to be a doormat for her sister, which is a frustrating detail throughout the story. an understandable detail? yes. but what becomes of Korede besides continuing to risk her well-being for a gallivanting sister? no pursuit for more in life? no desire to take action towards Ayoola’s overdue accountability?
i dunno. such is the way of life, i suppose. just wish the ending hadn’t been so unresolved. still!!! wonderful writing & perfectly paced, as mentioned.
ending is a little lackluster, however. main character essentially continues to be a doormat for her sister, which is a frustrating detail throughout the story. an understandable detail? yes. but what becomes of Korede besides continuing to risk her well-being for a gallivanting sister? no pursuit for more in life? no desire to take action towards Ayoola’s overdue accountability?
i dunno. such is the way of life, i suppose. just wish the ending hadn’t been so unresolved. still!!! wonderful writing & perfectly paced, as mentioned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent