Book Club! In Short Reviews.

Book Club! In Short Reviews.

Barry Novick
Book Reviews, Barry Novick

Book Club! In Short Reviews is Hummingbird’s book review series. We say “Book Club” because we really want to get a conversation going if you are so inclined! Please feel free to comment in the “Comments” section below the byline or by clicking here and sending it to us. We will repost the review with your comments. We are trying this shortened format because we know everyone is so busy! We are only posting recommended reads. Let us know what you think. All reviews are by Hummingbird contributors.

Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is the story of a teenage boy growing up in present day Appalachia. The story is based in large part on the novel David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. The raw physical beauty of the Appalachia Region is in sharp contrast to the impoverished conditions which exist for Demon and those who live there. In Dickensian fashion, opioid addiction, a failed school system, and dysfunctional child protection services are rampant. All the while Kingsolver’s writing is concise, and her language and character development are wonderfully entertaining. A great read.

Review by Barry Novick

Barry Novick
Book Reviews, Barry Novick
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Barry Novick

Barry Novick became a real estate broker on the North Fork, after moving here from Manhattan with his family 25+ years ago.  Barry is well-known in the community as an all-around great guy, and as the ultimate real estate professional.  He has brokered land, residential and commercial properties, including brokering the most vineyards on the East End over the industry’s history.  After growing up just outside of Washington, D.C., Barry earned his B.S. in Anthropology at the University of Maryland, which prepared him well for his business career in NYC.  In recounting his youth in Washington, Barry notes riding the “Congressional subway” between the House and Senate along with Representatives, Senators, and a Vice President or two.  He and his friends often sat in on open sessions, when they weren’t catapulting ravines at Great Falls, and other great things kids did then.  Due to surviving all of the above, Barry wanes philosophical and is known for his somewhat hysterical sense of humor.  He is probably the best friend a person could have.  He and his wife live in Sag Harbor and Brooklyn Heights, and are always nearby his amazing daughter and son-in-law, and their extraordinary children.

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