A review by booksadithareaddy
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

I went into this book pretty blind. I knew it was a rendition of David Copperfield set in Appalachia but did not know anything else about it. This book exceeded whatever expectations I did have. 

There was a part of the book in the middle that felt like it dragged a little because (seemingly) nothing was happening. Life was good for Demon BUT I knew there had to be more  bad stuff coming and just wanted to get through it. However, after finishing the book, I realized that part was almost necessary or the book would've just been one giant trauma dump and there wouldn't have been a reason that Demon was capable of overcoming all he did. 

Over all, not for the faint of heart but highly recommend. 
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