75 pages 2 hours read

Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead is hailed for its compelling prose and rich character development, echoing themes of resilience and adversity. Critics appreciate its modern parallels to Dickens' works. Some readers find pacing issues and predictability detract from the novel’s impact. Overall, it is a thought-provoking, if sometimes uneven, read.

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Who Should Read Demon Copperhead?

Fans of Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead are likely to appreciate character-driven narratives and social commentary. Readers of Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield or John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath will relish the novel’s exploration of poverty, resilience, and the human spirit in the Appalachian setting.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Themes
Society: Class
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance