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My Sister, the Serial Killer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Oyinkan Braithwaite

My Sister, the Serial Killer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

217

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lagos, Nigeria • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite follows Korede, a dedicated nurse in Lagos, who protects her younger sister Ayoola, a beautiful woman who serially kills her admirers. Korede cleans up the crime scenes and confides in a coma patient Muhtar. Complications arise when Ayoola attracts the attention of Korede’s love, Dr. Tade.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.9

342,526 ratings

61%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Oyinkan Braithwaite's My Sister, the Serial Killer delivers a darkly humorous and fast-paced narrative that explores sibling loyalty and moral dilemmas. Critics praise its sharp wit and unique voice, though some find its brevity limits character development and thematic depth. Overall, it's an engaging, thought-provoking read with a distinctive style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Sister, the Serial Killer?

Readers who relish dark humor, psychological thrillers, and complex family dynamics will enjoy My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train will appreciate the novel's blend of suspense and sharp wit.

3.9

342,526 ratings

61%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

217

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lagos, Nigeria • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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