A review by bestja01
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

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

4.5

Beautifully written book that explores institutional poverty, the opioid crisis, and the struggles and heartbreak of ultra-rural Appalachia. A deeply sad story with a bit of hope at the end, with characters you love and want to succeed despite everything stacked against them.