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 2132nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2022
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.4)
- 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)
- 8th on Australia’s Radio National top 100 books of the 21st century (ABC Radio national)
- 13th on The 30 best fiction books of the last 30 years (Los Angeles Times)
- 61st on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 71st on Current’s 100 Books of the 21st Century (Current)
- 79th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 96th on The Greatest Books of 2023 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)
- 399th on The Greatest Books of 2024 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)
- 466th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- An Updated Canon: 72 Books Every Man Should Read (InsideHook)
- Best Fiction Books of the 21st Century (So Far) (Kirkus Reviews)
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)