Demon Copperhead

I had a hard time getting in this book, but once I passed the 30% mark, I couldn’t stop anymore. It reminded me a lot about the movies made by the Dardenne brothers about social discrimination but also a lot about Oliver Twist (once I read the acknowledgment the inspiration was clearly stated).

While this book could have been a really bleak transcription of the hurdles of an orphan having to live in the « redneck » states, it provides with glimpses of hope throughout the whole story and you get really invested in Damon’s life.

It taught me a lot also about the so-called redneck lives, how they came to be and the injustices they had to face for decades (as well as opioids trials).

This books succeeds at depicting a really hard upbringing while not making it a tearjerker, through a really resilient main character. Truly a great read!