My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite - BBC Africa Book Club

BBC Africa Book Club is back and we have a very special episode. This time, we're talking to the author of the book being reviewed!
Princess Irede Abumere is joined by Oyinkan Braithwaite to discuss My Sister, The Serial Killer.
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[@RaleighBecketGipsyPilot]

Just finished this book. It was brilliant. I need this to be a netflix mini-series so badly

[@defygravity74]

YES!!!

[@janetDT1904]

Same

[@tamamoni8908]

Yes! This would be a good series.

[@jaymoonbeam]

And Yetide Badaki needs to be in it!

[@courtneymansellritchie5235]

Really enjoyed this book!! Couldn’t put it down, I love her style; the short chapters and episodic structure. You know it’s a good read when you’re gasping out loud.

[@the_happy_booknerd]

Gonna start reading this one today and am really looking forward to it!

[@janetDT1904]

Read this is 2 sittings, it was RIVETTING and I couldn't put it down. Challenges my idea of serial killers because Ayoola is so friendly, charming and somehow likeable which really surprised me. I thought all serial killers were cold, calculating and unable to show emotion. Having Ayoola viewed through the eyes of a loving older sister was an entirely new angle that I really liked. Short, sharp chapters and character development in a brisk way but I loved it even so. As the older sibling of a much-favoured, excused, pampered, spoiled, entitled younger brother, I sooo relate to Korede. Being the oldest is a burden, Korede. I feel you, girl.

[@tamamoni8908]

I liked the book and found myself rooting for yet chastising the main characters. Ayollah and Korode are complex characters. I feel like something in Ayollah “broke” after the abuse of their father. Ayollah seems to punish men who succumb to their desires. I wanted to read a mystery/thriller from an author of African-descent and heard the buzz about this book.

[@BBCAfrica]

Dear bookworms, which book by an African author should we review next?

[@osasuyiokungbowa389]

David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa. A Nigerian godpunk novel, described as "a powerful and atmospheric urban fantasy set in Lagos." WIRED called it "an auspicious debut from one of the most promising new voices in the growing coterie of African SFF writers.” More info here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/David-Mogo-Godhunter/Suyi-Davies-Okungbowa/9781781086490

[@ifeomanjoku93]

Pls what's the link to download/buy the book

[@osasuyiokungbowa389]

@@ifeomanjoku93 That link right in the comment there. But it's also sold in Nigeria by some bookstores in Lagos, including Roving Heights bookstore. Here: rhbooks.com.ng/product/david-mogo-godhunter/

[@arethairiowenosunde2086]

no longer at ease

[@militsaignatova8923]

"Under the Udala Trees" and/or "Happiness, like water" by Chinelo Okparanta "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives" by Shoneyin, Lola "What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky" by Arimah, Lesley Nneka

[@ingaaesoph8340]

Just added this to my syllabus for a literature & film class -- such a fun read and a wonderful starting point for discussion re: "reckless women" and their place in popular fiction/film. Can't wait to see a movie version...until then I'm "pairing" it with "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night"

[@ritahiggins139]

I am offering this to my Eng 101 classes. Love it! Hope they make the MOVIE!!!!!

[@lullaby508]

Can we make this into a series?

[@czarina0981]

Just finished the audio book & loved it!!

[@cujoemblakka1041]

These topics are taboo, the thought bring into words, words bring thoughts into action, be careful what think about. What allow into your thought gate, your eye gate, your ear gate, what you allow into your spirit, you're to guard against these things.

[@QueenOfTheDamned]

I enjoyed this book. 💜I listened to it on Audiobooks.

[@LLWRITESREVIEWS2024]

I think you should review AUTHENTIC MAMA by Olunosen Louisa Ibhaze !

[@southerngirl4026]

Hope this can become a series... greet book 📚

[@ritahiggins139]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to read a series of 10 more!!!!!

[@mariakai]

I LOVE HER BOOK!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@weezyyoungking]

Amazing book. Quality read!

[@ritahiggins139]

I LOVE your book!!!!!!!!!!! Please have the movie come out!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EduShola]

Interesting 👍🏾

[@atikasjawie3169]

love this book!! just finished it today

[@yvettelove3172]

Where to buy this book?

[@dogchanneldoglover5506]

Go to the link

[@ifeomanjoku93]

@@dogchanneldoglover5506 What's the link? I can't see it

[@dogchanneldoglover5506]

@@ifeomanjoku93 actually there's no link. I was just randomly texting to get someone attention 😂inconvenience is regretted

[@ifeomanjoku93]

@@dogchanneldoglover5506 Good one....at least you got my attention. Apology accepted. Cheers!!

[@dogchanneldoglover5506]

@@ifeomanjoku93 thank you so much..

[@pimolwansedtarattanawimon819]

I love your book. It's wonderful!

[@Bkintariah]

How to create a Sychopath! "By beholding, we become changed". Be warned!

[@Preciousdxo]

Abimbola Dare next for interview?

[@latoyalove4632]

I really enjoyed her book.

[@prettypearls26]

They are written in English right??

[@Kindalitverydark]

This book is so good!

[@palamirtammarimuthu1752]

Black widow spider... hilarious??? OMG 😱😱😱😱 l beg to differ...l was horrified.... however,it is popular....not classic....easy read....mills and boon category....l feel like a teen once again, reading it.... except that mills and boon was romantic.....dreamy...like Disney world...unreal but nice,like dessert....☑️👩‍🏫

[@kevinmaingi216]

You are a genius...

[@godfredawowani-sebuabe3013]

I liked it

[@Alimlim97]

Yaay,am the first one☺

[@mikehanke3278]

Read and liked the book.

[@REy..]

Ngl i was scratching while reading the line

[@palamirtammarimuthu1752]

Who is Ayoola in her life???? so cracked and unreal...... totally insulting....

[@vamsikrishna9501]

The book sucks. Despite not having a story, not having a proper ending, the story has so many open endings that at the end you question your judgement on picking up this book. Thank you for wasting my time.

[@palamirtammarimuthu1752]

Ya... simply NOT literary...🤔 thanks 👍