A review by seanzie
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I enjoyed this book. The plot was powerful and applicable to people I love’s experiences. It did feel stressful and hard every time I went to listen. Maybe a bit long but certainly a book that makes you remember the experiences of those that might be so different from yours. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism