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| Original Title: | Thicker Than Water |
| ISBN: | 0385544235 (ISBN13: 9780385544238) |
| Edition Language: | English URL https://oyinkanbraithwaite.com/product/mstsk-us/ |
| Setting: | Nigeria |
| Literary Awards: | Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2019), Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller (2018), Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee (2019), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery & Thriller and for Debut Novel (2019), The Rooster -- The Morning News Tournament of Books (2019) |
Oyinkan Braithwaite
Hardcover | Pages: 226 pages Rating: 3.75 | 103710 Users | 12813 Reviews
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| Title | : | My Sister, the Serial Killer |
| Author | : | Oyinkan Braithwaite |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 226 pages |
| Published | : | November 20th 2018 by Doubleday Books (first published July 17th 2017) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Thriller. Mystery. Contemporary. Crime. Audiobook |
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When Korede's dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what's expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This'll be the third boyfriend Ayoola's dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until, that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede's long been in love with him, and isn't prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the other...My Sister, the Serial Killer is a blackly comic novel about how blood is thicker - and more difficult to get out of the carpet - than water...
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Ratings: 3.75 From 103710 Users | 12813 ReviewsAssess About Books My Sister, the Serial Killer
4.5* rounded up. I discovered this novel by accident while I was browsing the longlist for Orange Women Prize. I had no intention to read any of the proposed books since this year I don't feel I have the time to follow awards but the title immediately caught my eye. After reading the blurb I just knew I had to buy it and I left everything else I had started for this one. I am so glad I did because it was such a pleasant surprise. I should let myself carried away by my instincts more often. WhatYep, bit of suspense lol
Nifty debut novel for Braithwaite - and love that crazy book cover!Korede and Ayoola are sisters in Lagos, Nigeria. Korede is the older sister; sensible, practical, plain. Ayoola is the younger sister; flighty, charming, spectacularly beautiful. Ayoola has an unfortunate habit of murdering her admirers and depends on Korede to help her conceal her crimes. Only Ayoola doesnt think of them as crimes, because Ayoola is a narcissistic sociopath. When Ayoola sets her sights on Koredes secret crush,
FIVE STARS I LOVE THIS!!Femi makes three, you know. Three and they label you a serial killer.Ok, truth here--this is not a suspenseful thriller, despite the enticing title. It IS a novel about family dynamics, love between sisters and loyalty to the ones that matter in your life. The minute I started this short, richly dark and funny book, I was HOOKED! It is elegant and lovely, all gorgeous words on a page. Set in Nigeria, very up-to-the-minute contemporary, and oh so addictive! The story
Great review Jewels!
Well, I think you kind of have to be ok with somewhat rooting for the doormat sister of a serial killer, who (quite literally) cleans up her messes for her.That? <--won't be for everyone.Most serial killers that we know about are predominately white and male, which is one of the things that makes it easier for the stunningly lovely Ayoola to go about her business, happily stabbing away.But her sister, Korede, knows. Or at the very least, she suspects that it is very unlikely her little sister
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite is a 2018 Doubleday Books publication. Genius! That provocative title and amazing cover art certainly piques one's curiosity. Noticing all the positive reactions the book received, I just had to see for myself if it was worth all the kudos. Well, I have to say, this is my kind of book!! Seriously, I really, really, really love satire and dark humor. I do understand it is often an acquired taste, but it takes a special kind of creativity and
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