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4.49 AVERAGE
4.49 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Demon Copperhead is a remarkable, devastating novel. Barbara Kingsolver takes the framework of Dickens’ David Copperfield and reimagines it in modern-day Appalachia, weaving a story of poverty, resilience, and the opioid crisis. Even without having read the original, I was drawn into Demon’s voice and perspective from the start — raw, vulnerable, and often darkly funny.
This book taught me a great deal about Appalachia and the systemic forces that trap people in cycles of despair. It is a powerful work of social commentary, but also an intimate character study that left me feeling deeply for Demon and those around him.
At the same time, this was not an easy read. It left me sad and uncomfortable, which I believe was part of the point. Kingsolver forces the reader to witness realities that are often ignored, and while that can be painful, it makes the story unforgettable.
For me, it’s a solid five-star read — brilliantly written, ambitious, and deeply moving — even though it broke my heart along the way.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lit summer reading
Loved it - his voice and like humor made the story really engaging
Loved it - his voice and like humor made the story really engaging
A new book to add to my favorites! I really love this story! It reads like a better, modern, more relatable Oliver Twist. Especially in the beginning. I totally just adore the main character, Demon, and his voice is so distinct! I really appreciate the ending too, it could’ve been a few different things and I’m very happy with what it was. Definitely read this book if you have any interest.
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes