A review by j_sabo
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

dark emotional inspiring 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

4.0

Reads closer to a memoir as opposed to typical fiction. To sum it up in one word: impactful. It sheds light on the horrible lead up and after math of the opioid epidemic in the late 90s/early 2000s. Throughout the novel I felt deep empathy with the main character and other supporting characters as they navigated the bottomless pit of addiction. This book provides a good conversation about trauma, addiction, and self-discovery, through the strong voice and narration of the main character.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship