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A review by francestea
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
Phenomenal. Though it didn’t grip me immediately, I fell hard for the fascinating story and flawed/brutal/loveable characters. Each person is fully realized, complicated, and trying to get by however they can. I couldn’t remember much about David Copperfield but the more I researched after reading Demon Copperhead, the more I appreciated Kingsolver creative artistry. This is such an utterly brilliant retelling it will be one of my favourites this year for sure!
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Child abuse, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racism and Homophobia