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A review by karenmsecrest
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is too good to review. An Appalachian David Copperfield; equal parts heartbreaking, funny, tragic, tender, and always compelling.
The writing, the characters, the setting, the storytelling. I couldn't stop reading, even when I was afraid of what would come next. It's beautiful.
Great books tell stories that help readers see new perspectives. This is a great book.
The writing, the characters, the setting, the storytelling. I couldn't stop reading, even when I was afraid of what would come next. It's beautiful.
Great books tell stories that help readers see new perspectives. This is a great book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Drug use, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
This book has plenty of heavy content (drug abuse, neglect, domestic violence, poverty, etc), but there isn't any sexual abuse/assault on page. There are references to characters trading sex for money off page, and allusions to prostitution.