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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

146 reviews

amellia12's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

karenmsecrest's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is too good to review. An Appalachian David Copperfield; equal parts heartbreaking, funny, tragic, tender, and always compelling. 

The writing, the characters, the setting, the storytelling. I couldn't stop reading, even when I was afraid of what would come next. It's beautiful.

Great books tell stories that help readers see new perspectives. This is a great book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Drug use, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

This book has plenty of heavy content (drug abuse, neglect, domestic violence, poverty, etc), but there isn't any sexual abuse/assault on page. There are references to characters trading sex for money off page, and allusions to prostitution.

sarabarbry's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

arayo's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Self harm, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Cancer, Homophobia, Racism, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Vomit, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Abortion

quinn24's review against another edition

3.75

kingsolver certainly had a point to make and she made it well but tied it up a little too neatly for my liking 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Racism, and Pregnancy

siobhankennedy's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

shaleen64's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A beautifully written, but heartbreaking portrayal of addiction, loss, poverty, abuse and stolen childhoods.

The book follows Demon through his early childhood into his late teens/early 20s. Honestly and openly we are taken through the events of his life and the relationships he gains along the way. Every character is fully realised and has a purpose within the story. Tommy couldn’t be more lovable if he tried. I don’t think I’ll forget the grave scene anytime soon.

The book accurately addresses the opioid epidemic that has, and continues to plague America. I have not read the Dickens novel this book is based on and don’t feel you need to, but I imagine it would add a greater depth to this book.

A literary fiction gem that cannot be missed by those who enjoy a character driven novel that draws on nearly every emotion.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism

Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual content

hanlov's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit and Abandonment

kristelbelle248's review

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Abortion

amrydberg's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Vomit, Medical trauma, and Death of parent