'Demon Copperhead' is an enthralling narrative set against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, where life is synonymous with struggle. Born to a single teenage mother in a humble trailer, the novel's protagonist, nicknamed Demon, inherits nothing but his father's looks and hair, a sharp intellect, and an instinct for survival. We follow Demon as he grapples with the systemic failures and personal tragedies of foster care, child labor, negligent education, addiction, and lost love. Emblematic of the resiliency of rural communities overlooked by societal progress, 'Demon Copperhead' is a modern ode to the captivating power of storytelling, inspired by Charles Dickens' classic 'David Copperfield'. Kingsolver's prose captures the heart and bears witness to the undying spirit of those born into hardship but never yielding to despair.