Barbara Kingsolver Wins 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction with Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver Wins 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction with Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver has been awarded the Women's Prize for Fiction for her novel Demon Copperhead, a contemporary retelling of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield. This marks Kingsolver's second win of the prestigious prize, making her the first author to achieve this feat.

Demon Copperhead explores the life of a boy growing up in the modern Appalachian Mountains, tackling themes such as poverty, addiction, and resilience. The judges praised the book for its powerful storytelling, shedding light on pressing issues in contemporary America.

Have you read any of Barbara Kingsolver's works, and if so, which one impacted you the most and why?