happyknitter2020 's review for:

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

4.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Initially DNF'd at page 53, but as was on Women's prize longlist, i picked it up again & devoured it over a few days. Loved Demon's voice & resilience.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail