When the Booker awards long list came out this year I was truly surprised. A book about a serial killer on this prestige list. Then I did a bit more digging and decided I wanted to read as many of the books on the long list and review them as I could. So I started with one that had been on my radar for awhile. Prior to 2019 I had only read true crime books about women that would have qualified as serial killers. So when Emily from Book Happy liked this one I knew I had to read it. I am really glad that it is on the log list for the Booker Award.
Synopsis: A nurse’s sister keeps “accidentally” killing people….is she a serial killer or is more going on.
What I liked: This is one of those books that’s written so well you want to keep reading it. The pacing of the story is perfect. It really lets you chew on the story as it goes along. The characters in the story are so well written you really feel like the MC is talking to you throughout the story. The premise of the story is really unique and fresh. Braithwaite is a very talented. She was able to take a backstory and weave it within the narration perfectly. The end of the story was really surprising.
What I didn’t like: Absolutely Nothing
Star Rating: 5
My thoughts: I really enjoyed this story so very very much, I can totally see why this was nominated for the Booker long list. Even though it isn’t listed as Horror there are many horrific elements to the story. I really appreciated the freshness of the story and I can’t wait to read more by Braithwaite.
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