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

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

3.0

Engagingly written and poking at some interesting ideas re: gendered violence and familial duty, but ends so anticlimactically that I felt more frustrated than anything else. If there’s 3 plot threads we’re following and all 3 end without major change from status quo, it makes the story feel a bit pointless if nevertheless a quick/enjoyable read. I liked how grounded in place the story felt re: Lagos and how well sketched out the family dynamics were despite the short length. It’s just that it doesn’t end up going anywhere- even internally for our MC. 
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