Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver’s reimagining of David Copperfield is a fierce, heartfelt portrait of a boy determined to survive a world stacked against him. Set in Appalachia, the novel follows Demon through addiction, poverty, makeshift families, and flashes of hope. Kingsolver’s voice is both compassionate and unsparing, blending humour with devastating realism. The result is a novel that feels epic in scope while remaining deeply personal. Demon’s voice is unforgettable — sharp, tender, and painfully honest — making the book a contemporary classic in its own right.