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A review by mhinnen
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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 can’t stop thinking about and talking about Demon Copperhead. Barbara Kingsolver is an incredible storyteller as she draws us into the life of a child growing up in Appalachia. He keeps reminding those around him included the reader “I’m just a kid”. And time after time the system not only fails him but conspires against him. Everything seems to be against him but there are bright lights of hope and promise that carry him through.
This is such an important read that uncovers the realities in a culture that is often mocked and dismissed by many in the US. Kingsolver puts faces and names to the struggles and joys, values and complexities of lives who too often buried and marginalized.
The targeting by the pharmaceutical industry sparking the opioid epidemic is particularly infuriating.
I mostly listened to the phenomenal audiobook and bought a hard copy about halfway through because I want it on my bookshelf. There are so many turns of phrase and tender moments that I want to revisit.
This is such an important read that uncovers the realities in a culture that is often mocked and dismissed by many in the US. Kingsolver puts faces and names to the struggles and joys, values and complexities of lives who too often buried and marginalized.
The targeting by the pharmaceutical industry sparking the opioid epidemic is particularly infuriating.
I mostly listened to the phenomenal audiobook and bought a hard copy about halfway through because I want it on my bookshelf. There are so many turns of phrase and tender moments that I want to revisit.