Copperhead
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
288
Novel • Fiction
New York State • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
1,515 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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288
Novel • Fiction
New York State • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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