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

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Braithwaite's writing has a dizzying momentum to it, leaving you breathless and exhilarated. Part of me wishes this novel were longer, but part of me knows that it wouldn't feel the same if it was. 

MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER is fast-paced and hilariously, morbidly deadpan. Don't let the title fool you - Braithwaite's novel is not your average serial killer thriller. It is a study in sisterhood and family obligation, a reflection on the effects of abuse, resentment, and jealousy. It asks the reader to consider which crime is worse - to kill, or to enable a killer?
Expand filter menu Content Warnings