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How important is it, in terms of both understanding and appreciating Demon Copperhead, to have read David Cooperfield?

Holly I started reading David Copperfield first since I was #140 on the hold list for Demon Copperhead, then the hold unexpectedly came in so I was reading …moreI started reading David Copperfield first since I was #140 on the hold list for Demon Copperhead, then the hold unexpectedly came in so I was reading them in tandem and enjoying the novelty of the parallel stories. At about a third through each, though, I realized it was distracting and confusing flipping back and forth. I stayed with Kingsolver to the end, binge-reading through a weekend, such a compelling story. I am now going back to Dickens, ok with more knowledge of how things may turn out for the characters.(less)

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Amy I'm doing this with the audiobook versions. I bought Demon through audible, and David C is widely and instantly available through my library (and many ...more
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