A review by maggievictory
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

dark emotional reflective 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

3.0

This book felt trapped in staying true to David Copperfield at times. Even though I also love Dickens, the parts that were original to Demon's story, like the opioid crisis, high school sports culture, and modern foster care, were by far the most compelling aspects of the book.
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