Member Review

Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver

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Review by

Helen P, Librarian

I thoroughly enjoyed Demon Copperhead. The nods to David Copperfield though present do not feel forced and whilst taking the basic 'orphan' theme, Kingsolver gives it a very modern twist. Demon is a great character, jumping off the page in his adolescent realism, unable to avoid the mistakes that you can see are lining up for him. Explorations of substance abuse and domestic violence are dealt with using a sensitive touch, enabling the story to remain uplifting as Demon battles his own and familial demons.

As with all Kingsolver fiction, the sense of place is so tangible that you feel as if you have tagged along for a visit.

I would love to read a follow up!

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