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Copperhead

Alexi Zentner
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Copperhead

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Alexi Zentner

Copperhead

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York State • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Copperhead by Alexi Zentner, a college-bound football player named Jessup faces challenges as he navigates a personal identity intertwined with his family's involvement in white nationalism. The novel explores themes of identity, redemption, and the struggle to break free from a prejudiced past while seeking a better future.

Challenging

Dark

Gritty

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,515 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Copperhead by Alexi Zentner is lauded for its poignant exploration of racism, identity, and belonging. Reviewers praise the novel's compelling narrative and character development, highlighting its ability to spark reflection on societal issues. Some criticism points to a perceived lack of subtlety in its thematic delivery, yet many consider it a powerful and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Copperhead?

A reader who enjoys Copperhead by Alexi Zentner likely values intense narratives exploring themes of racism, identity, and redemption. Fans of Jodi Picoult's Small Great Things or Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give would appreciate its profound social insight and emotional depth.

4.3

1,515 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York State • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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