Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

11 reviews

nojerama's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.5

Wow this book moved at breakneck speed I literally read it in one day. Absolutely gripping and so much of Korede's feelings towards her sister and other women in her life resonated with me so much. Absolutely loved it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Car accident, Drug abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Mental illness, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Violence, Murder, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Domestic abuse, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Rape, and Stalking

yaoipaddle's review

funny fast-paced

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

3.0

I listened to the audio book and I liked it well enough. I related to Korede a lot. If you are only interested in the serial killer aspect to the story then this book may not be for you. But if you are interested in the relationship that sisters share with eachother or siblings share with each other then I would recommend it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Medical content

Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, Violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Gun violence, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual violence, and Drug use

saturnsmoons's review

dark funny reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.75

what a read omfg. the atmosphere was really interesting to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, and Violence

slimy's review

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Fast-paced, intriguing, and gut-wrenching. 
The older sister’s dedication to protect her younger, wayward sister is visceral and heartbreaking. The dynamics of the sisters and mother are familiar and tender. The struggles of the main character are poignant and bittersweet. 
My only critique is that I wish the writing was more elevated. I think this book lost a lot of height in it’s prose; it was capable of a lot more. But it’s still fabulous. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Sexual violence and Domestic abuse

spooler's review

dark funny mysterious 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

3.5

I've been meaning to get around to reading this book for years! And I am quite glad I finally did! This book is fast-paced and tense, it keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next. On the surface, it is a well-written murder thriller novel with a twist. But look inside and a whole new word of themes are presented to you. Interwoven are themes on femininity, sisterhood, sexual trauma, and so much more. A great read perfect for at the beach or pool-side!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual violence

While it is not prominently displayed in this work, sexual violence is mentioned in a few chapters towards the end of the novel. It is not graphic but just as a heads up.

amelreads's review

dark funny tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Infidelity, Murder, Child abuse, Medical content, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Medical trauma and Classism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Ableism

ken_untitled's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Death, and Child abuse

emmagreenwood's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Violence

nausikaaah's review

dark funny tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence

gabyngaway's review against another edition

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

4.5

A wild ride from beginning to end. Quick and easy to read. Engaging the whole way through. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Blood, Death, Violence, and Child abuse

Minor: Sexual violence