Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
"Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver is a modern reimagining of Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield." The story follows the life of a young boy named Damon Fields, nicknamed Demon Copperhead due to his fiery red hair. Set in the rural Appalachian mountains, the novel explores Demon’s challenging upbringing, marked by poverty, addiction, and systemic neglect. Through his journey, Demon navigates foster care, the hardships of adolescence, and the struggle to find his own identity and place in the world. Kingsolver's narrative shines a light on the resilience and spirit of those often overlooked by society, offering a heartfelt and poignant tale of survival and hope.
The 3172nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2022
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560
- Words
- 200,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 1st on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 6th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
- 61st on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 79th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 1122nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1278th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)