Demon Copperhead

Nestled in the rugged terrain of the southern Appalachian mountains unfolds the tale of Demon Copperhead, a boy whose entrance into the world is marked by the humble confines of a single-wide trailer, a teenage mother, and the legacy of his father's striking looks and fiery hair. Equipped only with a sharp tongue, a gift for survival, and his distinct coppery locks, Demon narrates his journey through a world fraught with challenges. Demon confronts a gauntlet of modern-day hazards: navigating the foster system, enduring child labor, dilapidated schools, fleeting triumphs in sports, the siren call of addiction, tumultuous romances, and soul-crushing defeats. Amidst these trials, he grapples with the feeling of being unseen in a culture where even the most celebrated heroes have forsaken the countryside for the allure of the city. Echoing across time, Charles Dickens once penned "David Copperfield" from the depths of institutional poverty and its lingering scars on the youth of his era—issues that persistently haunt our contemporary society. While familiarity with Dickens is not a requirement for this narrative, his influence pulsates through its core. Barbara Kingsolver channels Dickens' raw indignation, his deep empathy, and, crucially, his unwavering belief in the redemptive power of storytelling. Barbara Kingsolver reimagines a Victorian masterpiece through the lens of modern America's South, harnessing Dickens’ spirit to fuel her narrative. "Demon Copperhead" gives voice to the new cadre of forgotten youths and to all those rooted in stunning yet afflicted places from which they cannot fathom departing.

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