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This literary fiction shares a harrowing yet dignified tone that will resonate with Demon Copperhead fans.
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The best books like Demon Copperhead are:
- 1The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 2The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult0
- 3The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah4.5
- 4The Book Thief by Markus Zusak4.6
- 5The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 6Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
- 7Beloved by Toni Morrison4.5
- 8The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah4.3
- 9The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese4.4
- 10The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah4.7
Damon "Demon" Copperhead grows up poor in Appalachian Virginia, navigating foster care, addiction, and systemic poverty while searching for family and belonging in a community devastated by the opioid
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Quick Comparison: Books Like Demon Copperhead
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Closest match |
| The Storyteller | Jodi Picoult | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | 4.5 | 2018 | 450 | Similar vibes |
| The Book Thief | Markus Zusak | 4.6 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| Beloved | Toni Morrison | 4.5 | 1989 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Four Winds | Kristin Hannah | 4.3 | 2021 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| The Covenant of Water | Abraham Verghese | 4.4 | 2023 | 715 | Similar vibes |
| The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | 4.7 | 2015 | 564 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Demon Copperhead?
The most similar books to Demon Copperhead are The Underground Railroad, The Storyteller, The Great Alone.
What should I read after Demon Copperhead?
After finishing Demon Copperhead, readers most commonly pick up The Underground Railroad next.
Who writes books like Barbara Kingsolver?
Authors similar to Barbara Kingsolver include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is Demon Copperhead?
Demon Copperhead is a Literary Fiction novel by Barbara Kingsolver, published in 2022. It features elements of Opioid Crisis, Appalachian Setting, Coming of Age.
How long is Demon Copperhead?
Demon Copperhead is 560 pages long.
Does Demon Copperhead have romance/spice?
Demon Copperhead has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About Demon Copperhead
Damon "Demon" Copperhead grows up poor in Appalachian Virginia, navigating foster care, addiction, and systemic poverty while searching for family and belonging in a community devastated by the opioid crisis. This modern retelling of David Copperfield follows Demon's journey from childhood trauma to young adulthood as he witnesses and experiences the social forces destroying his community. Kingsolver crafts a powerful social novel that illuminates the human cost of economic inequality while celebrating the resilience and dignity of people often overlooked by mainstream America. Essential for literary fiction readers who appreciate social justice themes, Appalachian settings, and stories that examine how poverty, addiction, and systemic neglect affect vulnerable communities and individuals.