Devi Nair
DNF
My Sister the Serial Killer is a darkly comic thriller set in contemporary Nigeria, blending sharp satire with a gripping mystery. The novel centers on Korede, a nurse, whose younger sister Ayoola has a habit of dispatching her boyfriends in self-defense. Korede, torn between family loyalty and morality, finds herself clearing up Ayoola’s bloody messes while grappling with her own feelings for a doctor Ayoola begins dating.
While the premise promises a clever and twisted look at sibling dynamics, morality, and violence framed in black humor, I found it challenging to engage with the narrative. Although I understand the satirical intent, the theme of enabling a serial killer did not resonate with me, making it difficult to connect emotionally or even intellectually with the characters or the story. The tension between love and moral obligation is interesting in theory but did not captivate me as a reader.
This book was read as part of the July Goodreads Challenge featuring acclaimed titles, and while it offers a unique Nigerian perspective and a fresh take on thriller conventions, it did not match my expectations for engagement or relatability.
Originally posted at viewsshewrites.wordpress.com.
DNF
My Sister the Serial Killer is a darkly comic thriller set in contemporary Nigeria, blending sharp satire with a gripping mystery. The novel centers on Korede, a nurse, whose younger sister Ayoola has a habit of dispatching her boyfriends in self-defense. Korede, torn between family loyalty and morality, finds herself clearing up Ayoola’s bloody messes while grappling with her own feelings for a doctor Ayoola begins dating.
While the premise promises a clever and twisted look at sibling dynamics, morality, and violence framed in black humor, I found it challenging to engage with the narrative. Although I understand the satirical intent, the theme of enabling a serial killer did not resonate with me, making it difficult to connect emotionally or even intellectually with the characters or the story. The tension between love and moral obligation is interesting in theory but did not captivate me as a reader.
This book was read as part of the July Goodreads Challenge featuring acclaimed titles, and while it offers a unique Nigerian perspective and a fresh take on thriller conventions, it did not match my expectations for engagement or relatability.
Originally posted at viewsshewrites.wordpress.com.