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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
dark
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
5.0
A modern take on Dicken's David Copperfield, Demon Copperhead is the story of Damon (nicknamed Demon Copperhead) who is a victim of the dysfunctional foster care system and growing opioid crisis. But there is something more to him than that identity - he is resilient and a survivor.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Damon who was thrown into foster care in early years of his life indeed was raised by the village. Here in the village, not everyone is looking out for you. But you watch your back and stand up for yourself. But at some point it becomes too much and you slip. This is the story of how you get up after that slippage.
Damon's voice is honest. He processes and describes emotions and situations just the way they are. There's no sugar coating; just like in life when truth hits you there's usually no cushioning around it. What I loved the most of Damon is that he is a flawed character which makes him more relatable. His behavior and response to life changing situations was understandable. If I were in his shoes, I would have acted the same. All the other characters are portrayed with the same depth. I found myself rooting for Damon and everyone in his entourage. Their story will stay with me forever.
Kingsolver's writing is beautiful and engaging. Not only did she gave us well rounded characters, her descriptions of the surroundings and nature will have a movie playing in your head. This was my first by Barbara Kingsolver and it was a hit. Can't wait to read rest of her work.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Damon who was thrown into foster care in early years of his life indeed was raised by the village. Here in the village, not everyone is looking out for you. But you watch your back and stand up for yourself. But at some point it becomes too much and you slip. This is the story of how you get up after that slippage.
Damon's voice is honest. He processes and describes emotions and situations just the way they are. There's no sugar coating; just like in life when truth hits you there's usually no cushioning around it. What I loved the most of Damon is that he is a flawed character which makes him more relatable. His behavior and response to life changing situations was understandable. If I were in his shoes, I would have acted the same. All the other characters are portrayed with the same depth. I found myself rooting for Damon and everyone in his entourage. Their story will stay with me forever.
Kingsolver's writing is beautiful and engaging. Not only did she gave us well rounded characters, her descriptions of the surroundings and nature will have a movie playing in your head. This was my first by Barbara Kingsolver and it was a hit. Can't wait to read rest of her work.