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Literary Fiction· United States

Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver
Aggregate Editorial Score77/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2022560 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2022. Damon 'Demon' Fields grows up poor and motherless in Appalachian Virginia, falling into the opioid crisis that devastates his community in Kingsolver's Pulitzer Prize-winning retelling of David Copperfield. A searing and compassionate portrait of America's opioid epidemic. Themes of addiction, Appalachia, poverty run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2022.

Book Details

AuthorBarbara Kingsolver
Published2022
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages560
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780063251922
Editorial Score77/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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202267
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Demon Copperhead about?

Damon 'Demon' Fields grows up poor and motherless in Appalachian Virginia, falling into the opioid crisis that devastates his community in Kingsolver's Pulitzer Prize-winning retelling of David Copperfield. A searing and compassionate portrait of America's opioid epidemic.

Who wrote Demon Copperhead?

Demon Copperhead was written by Barbara Kingsolver, from United States. First published in 2022.

What awards has Demon Copperhead won?

Demon Copperhead has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2022.

Is Demon Copperhead worth reading?

Demon Copperhead is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 67/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in addiction, Appalachia, poverty.

Where can I buy Demon Copperhead?

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What category is Demon Copperhead?

Demon Copperhead is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Demon Copperhead from?

Demon Copperhead originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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