A review by moraina
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

challenging dark hopeful sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Demon Copperhead is a book that really highlights the struggles of growing up poor, in a broken family, and surrounded by substance abuse. Set in Appalachia, where these issues are common for many families, Barbara Kingsolver does a fantastic job conveying a teenager’s thought process when they’ve had to grow up too quickly. Demon is a good kid, despite his numerous issues, and the whole book is spent illustrating how the adults in his life have failed him. 

While I have not read David Copperfield, I think the modernized retelling of an orphan story is a great idea and brings awareness to problems that many children in today’s world face. I would absolutely recommend this book and will be reading more by the author!
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