Demon Copperhead

Really a 4.5; might upgrade later depending on how it sticks with me. Main thing I have to say is that knowing David Copperfield is both a plus and a minus here. On one hand, I don't think I could have beared reading it if I didn't know it was all going to turn out at least somewhat okay for Demon, on the other hand, the high correlation with Copperfield was a bit distracting.

Most importantly though, it was a really respectful account of the damage that has been done in Appalachia from coal to tobacco to opioids, and at the same time celebrated the natural beauty of the area as well as the extraordinary and compassionate people who live there and are just trying to live from one day to the next.