Demon Copperhead

By Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead

“Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, this is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival.” I am amazed at Barbara Kingsolver’s ability to capture Demon’s voice so authentically. I found myself cheering on his successes and holding my breath as he braved crushing losses, foster care, child labor and addiction. I laughed out loud at Demon’s observances while crying over the hurdles he faced over and over again. What a beautiful book!