Demon Copperhead

Name: Demon Copperhead
Brand: Faber & Faber
SKU: 9780571376483
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Winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction

By Barbara Kingsolver

4.5

( 525,925 ratings, 54,965 reviews)

Summary

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is a gripping story that follows the tumultuous life of a boy growing up in the mountains of Appalachia. Struggling with poverty, addiction, and a fractured family, he navigates a world fraught with challenges while finding resilience and hope through his connections and personal strength.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that blend raw humanity with rich, poetic prose, and if you are drawn to tales of resilience and survival in the face of adversity. Set in the rural American South, the story offers a profound and modern take on societal issues, with deeply crafted characters that will stay with you long after the final page.

Demon Copperhead

A masterpiece in storytelling from the global bestselling author of Unsheltered and Flight Behaviour.

This instant classic is a masterpiece in storytelling from one of the worlds best-loved novelists. A once-in-a-generation novel it breaks and mends your heart in the way only the BEST fiction can.

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2023

Winner of the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR

AN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK

'Extraordinary.' - OPRAH

'Electrifying. . . Every sentence here sizzles.' -Daily Mail

'It's EPIC. Righteously angry, DEEPLY moving and exquisitely written.' - MARIAN KEYES

'A true highlight of 2022 fiction.' - Independent

'A fantastic read.' - EMILY MAITLIS

'Book of the Month' - Women & Home

'A masterclass.' - RICHARD POWERS

'A powerful tale.' - Good Housekeeping

'[Kingsolver] means to save us by telling us stories. . . She comes closer than anyone else I know.' - ANN PATCHETT

Demon Copperhead is a poignant and gripping novel from Barbara Kingsolver, set against the rich backdrop of the southern Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. The narrative follows the life of Demon, born with little more than a fighting spirit and a heart full of dreams. With a start in life characterised by his traumatic birth to a single mother in a single-wide trailer, Demon’s journey is fraught with the harsh realities of poverty and addiction.

Despite the odds, Demon possesses an indomitable will, a sharp wit, and a suite of unexpected talents that guide him through a world where love and safety are as elusive as the distant ocean he longs to see. As he navigates a life marked by loss and resilience, Demon's story is a powerful exploration of human endurance and the unyielding quest for belonging and hope.

Through its richly drawn characters and evocative settings, Demon Copperhead offers readers a visceral experience, suffused with truth, anger, and compassion. This epic tale of love and loss delves deep into the human spirit, providing a narrative that is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, and one that stays with the reader long after the final page.

What readers are saying:

'An amazing, beautifully written story I cannot wait to recommend to everyone I know.'

'Powerful and brilliant. To immerse yourself in a Kingsolver novel is to put yourself in the hands of a master.'

'A must-read and heart-opening book.'

'Raw, angry, starkly beautiful. . . Genuinely one of the best books I've ever read.'

'Amazingly complex. . . [Kingsolver] is, by far, one of the greatest living authors.'

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver has received high praise for its compelling narrative and richly developed characters. Critics have highlighted Kingsolver's masterful storytelling and her ability to address important social issues with grace. The novel's blend of humour and tragedy, set against a vivid Appalachian backdrop, has resonated strongly with readers, marking it as a significant work in contemporary fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571376483

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Barbara Kingsolver is the global prize-winning and bestselling author of ten novels including Unsheltered, Flight Behaviour, The Lacuna, The Poisonwood Bible, Animal Dreams, and The Bean Trees, as well as books of poetry, essays and creative non-fiction. Her work of narrative non-fiction is the influential bestseller Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Kingsolver's work has been translated into more than twenty languages and has earned literary awards and a devoted readership at home and abroad. She has both won and been shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. She lives with her family on a farm in southern Appalachia.