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A review by jon3535
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
4.0
⭐️ 3.5/5
“Demon Copperhead,” Barbara Kingsolver’s modern retelling of “David Copperhead,” a book I haven’t read myself. The novel follows the life of a young boy named Demon, whose life is marked by tragedy and abuse. His mother struggles with substance abuse, his stepfather is abusive, and he eventually ends up in loveless and harmful foster homes.
Kingsolver is a talented writer, and the novel is a powerful exploration of Demon’s life and struggles. The details and writing are exquisite, often drawing the reader into the darkest moments of Demon’s life. While the content can be difficult to read due to the hardships Demon faces, it is also because I come from a place of privilege where I have not had to face most of the hardships he faces.
My only criticism of the book is that it’s quite long, clocking in at 560 pages in the physical edition. I’m no stranger to long books, but I felt that “Demon Copperhead” could have been more concise and impactful. The novel does feel repetitive and slow at times, especially in the latter half.
Despite these criticisms, “Demon Copperhead” is still a great read that tackles many dark aspects of human life. It’s a powerful and thought-provoking novel that I highly recommend.
“Demon Copperhead,” Barbara Kingsolver’s modern retelling of “David Copperhead,” a book I haven’t read myself. The novel follows the life of a young boy named Demon, whose life is marked by tragedy and abuse. His mother struggles with substance abuse, his stepfather is abusive, and he eventually ends up in loveless and harmful foster homes.
Kingsolver is a talented writer, and the novel is a powerful exploration of Demon’s life and struggles. The details and writing are exquisite, often drawing the reader into the darkest moments of Demon’s life. While the content can be difficult to read due to the hardships Demon faces, it is also because I come from a place of privilege where I have not had to face most of the hardships he faces.
My only criticism of the book is that it’s quite long, clocking in at 560 pages in the physical edition. I’m no stranger to long books, but I felt that “Demon Copperhead” could have been more concise and impactful. The novel does feel repetitive and slow at times, especially in the latter half.
Despite these criticisms, “Demon Copperhead” is still a great read that tackles many dark aspects of human life. It’s a powerful and thought-provoking novel that I highly recommend.