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A review by lyndle
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
Long list of content warnings but GOD it’s so good. You won’t believe a happy ending is possible but you’ll get there. The way Kingsolver writes through the mouth of Demon is masterful.
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Racism, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Violence, Car accident, and Toxic friendship