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A review by shaleen64
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.25
A beautifully written, but heartbreaking portrayal of addiction, loss, poverty, abuse and stolen childhoods.
The book follows Demon through his early childhood into his late teens/early 20s. Honestly and openly we are taken through the events of his life and the relationships he gains along the way. Every character is fully realised and has a purpose within the story. Tommy couldn’t be more lovable if he tried. I don’t think I’ll forget the grave scene anytime soon.
The book accurately addresses the opioid epidemic that has, and continues to plague America. I have not read the Dickens novel this book is based on and don’t feel you need to, but I imagine it would add a greater depth to this book.
A literary fiction gem that cannot be missed by those who enjoy a character driven novel that draws on nearly every emotion.
The book follows Demon through his early childhood into his late teens/early 20s. Honestly and openly we are taken through the events of his life and the relationships he gains along the way. Every character is fully realised and has a purpose within the story. Tommy couldn’t be more lovable if he tried. I don’t think I’ll forget the grave scene anytime soon.
The book accurately addresses the opioid epidemic that has, and continues to plague America. I have not read the Dickens novel this book is based on and don’t feel you need to, but I imagine it would add a greater depth to this book.
A literary fiction gem that cannot be missed by those who enjoy a character driven novel that draws on nearly every emotion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism
Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content