Read March 2019.
Set in Lagos, Nigeria, this tells the story of two sisters - big sister Korede and her little sister Ayoola.
It has always been sensible, plain Korede's lot to take responsibility for Ayoola, after all she is the big sister and their upbringing was distressing. Korede always protected Ayoola from their violent father and she is now stuck in the role of protector, whether she likes it or not.
Ayoola is beautuful, carefree, impulsive and loved by all. She relies on Korede to get her out of the messes she gets herself into. The only problem is that Ayoola is also a serial killer...
This book was a lot of fun. The relationship between Korede and Ayoola is so frustrating to witness. Korede is unable to break out of the destructive cycle forced upon her by Ayoola's murderous impulses, even when Ayoola sets her sights on the man Korede loves. The cycle seems doomed to repeat for ever.
Highly recommended. This title has just been long-listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019.
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