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Demon Copperhead: A Novel | Barbara Kingsolver

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What a really good, really sad book. I loved it, but it broke my heart many times over.

I have to say the ending wasn‘t what I expected. If you‘ve read it I assume you understand.

#booked2023 #AModernTakeOnAClassic.

For those who have read David Copperfield, how much does this resemble the Dickens?

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CSeydel It‘s extremely faithful to the original! I enjoyed seeing the parallels. 1y

AmyG I didn‘t quite expect the ending either. 1y

ChaoticMissAdventures I really enjoyed picking out the characters from the original. I agree with @CSeydel I thought it was very faithful. I did wish this aunt character had a beef with donkeys like the original, I kept waiting for that hilarity 🤣. 1y

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CSeydel @ChaoticMissAdventures oh yes LOL 1y

dabbe I've read David Copperfield, but not this, I'm ashamed to say. It's on my TBR, and I'm moving it up so that I can compare. I loved David Copperfield, so I hope I'll love this one, too. 1y

Cinfhen This book really deserves all the accolades!!! 1y

Cathythoughts I loved this book. Heartbreaking and beautiful. I havnt read D Copperfield either. (edited) 1y

JuniperWilde I recent heard the author on a podcast speaking about classism, and the entrenched discrimination directed at people from Appalachia. Her commitment to DC the MC was really evident. She was emotional speaking about him. Agree re the ending. 1y

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Demon Copperhead: A Novel | Barbara Kingsolver

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I thought this was excellent: I really enjoyed the authentic voice of the main character, narrating his way through all kinds of struggles and crises as he comes of age in Appalachia. Lots of emphasis is put on Appalachian, culture and dignity, and insights, particularly into the opioid epidemic. I can‘t compare it to David Copperfield, as I haven‘t read it, but understand there are many parallels. #Booked2023 #AModernTakeOnAClassic

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TheBookHippie If you liked it I‘ll try it!!! I‘ve been on the fence about it. 2y

Scochrane26 I love this book, & it just won the Pulitzer Prize. Kingsolver said she went through each chapter of David Copperfield, so I think it mirrors it closely. I‘m not planning to read David Copperfield though! 2y

Singout @TheBookHippie I‘d love to hear what you think when you read it! 2y

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Cinfhen It‘s so DESERVING of the Pulitzer 💙 2y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Yes, I am thrilled for Kingsolver‘s Pulitzer win with this! I haven‘t read Copperfield either, but I did pull up the Wikipedia page and check out how BK connected them. That was plenty—no need to go back to Dickens. And after I finished Demon, I needed several light and sunny books to balance the bleak story line. 2y

TheBookHippie @Singout I‘ve read Copperfield, that was my hesitation. I‘ve yet to see someone who has read both. I put it in hold at the library! I‘ll let you know! 2y

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Jane & Edward: A Modern Reimagining of Jane Eyre | Melodie Edwards

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In this retelling of Jane Eyre, Jane is working as a waitress before she takes a job as a legal secretary for grumpy, difficult Edward. But Edward isn‘t so grumpy or difficult when he is with Jane. As the two grow closer Jane struggles with the differences in their circumstances and secrets in Edward‘s past come to light. This was a clever update but for me it was only a light pick.
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squirrelbrain

Demon Copperhead: A Novel | Barbara Kingsolver

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Oh I loved this! Demon as a narrator was just heartbreakingly gorgeous - self-aware but also naive to the world around him.

This is my favourite Kingsolver book; it felt almost autobiographical and I learned so much about Appalachia and the opioid crisis, but it was less preachy and less didactic than some of her other novels.

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#52books #sendsyoudownarabbithole (Melungeons)
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Lindy I went down a Melungeon rabbit hole when I read this too. (edited) 2y

britt_brooke In my library holds! 2y

TrishB Glad you loved it too ♥️ 2y

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erzascarletbookgasm Haven‘t read this, but your review made me look up Melungeon. 2y

squirrelbrain So sorry @TrishB - I forgot to thank you for the book - I was so busy concentrating on all of the tags for the prompts. 🙄🤪 2y

squirrelbrain I‘d never even heard Melungeon before @Lindy @erzascarletbookgasm - I love it when you learn something completely new from a (fiction) book. 2y

Cinfhen Lovely review, Helen 💚 2y

LaraReads Several reviews have put this high on my TBR! Thanks! 2y

Tamra Anxious to read! 👏🏾 2y

Librarybelle I prefer this cover to the one in the US! 2y

KarenUK Great review! You‘ve sold me…. I‘m up and down on Kingsolver…. But you‘ve convinced me! 2y

Ruthiella I‘m definitely going to read this, the question is when? 😂 2y

squirrelbrain @KarenUK - I think you‘ll like it. (It‘s similar to Betty, Tiffany McDaniel, if that helps?) 2y

BarbaraBB Like @KarenUK I‘m up and down on Kingsolver too. I didn‘t like The Poisonwood Bible much, for example. I did like David Copperfield though. Your review is encouraging and you read it fast!! 2y

Cathythoughts Great review 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2y

Cortg Excellent! I rarely buy new books but I acquired a gift card and bought this one! I‘m looking forward to reading it! 2y

AshleyHoss820 I‘m so glad to see this review! My sister and I love Barbara Kingsolver and this has been on my list! I saw a few reviewers express disappointment, so it‘s nice to see this one! 2y

azulaco I have to read this. It‘s been getting good reviews from everyone who reads it! 2y

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