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A review by mikitiale
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Barbara Kingsolver is just amazing. She truly has opened a window into Appalachian by examining her own experiences and observations in the region!
This book broke my heart in so many ways. The way Demon is so nonchalant and sarcastic about all the terrible messed up ways the adults in his life continued to fail him over and over again from even before he was born is so eye-opening and sad. From the young age of 10 Demon experiences domestic abuse from his stepfather, the death of his mother, failure and abuse within the foster care system, and more.
I absolutely 100% recommend this book. Just be prepared for some tears and a righteous anger as side effects.
This book broke my heart in so many ways. The way Demon is so nonchalant and sarcastic about all the terrible messed up ways the adults in his life continued to fail him over and over again from even before he was born is so eye-opening and sad. From the young age of 10 Demon experiences domestic abuse from his stepfather, the death of his mother, failure and abuse within the foster care system, and more.
I absolutely 100% recommend this book. Just be prepared for some tears and a righteous anger as side effects.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Self harm, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol