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emadisonc's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else’s muse.
I am not a muse.
I am the somebody.
End of fucking story.“
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Infidelity, and Drug use
Moderate: Pregnancy
asporer22's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I had a hard time getting into this one. I listened to it as an audiobook and I wonder if it would’ve been better reading a physical copy. It was hard to follow at points as an audiobook, and the “chapters” were quite long at certain points.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Alcohol
Moderate: Pregnancy, Infidelity, and Abortion
Minor: Death
malerivero's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Grief, Addiction, Abortion, Abandonment, Misogyny, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Sexism
katy_bee's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was only ok by the end, although I was pulled along by bits if it early on.
The "twist" fell flat for me, it didn't really add anything and it jarred a bit in retrospect when you re-read the early chapters.
The device of everyone bring a slightly unreliable narrator, because memory doesn't hold true after decades was near to start with but felt a bit laboured by then end. I also found the very qu ck suggestion of short quotes became a bit unrealistic and repetitive. I would have been interested to see some longer sections or have the narrator acknowledge that assembling dialogue that way is quite artificial
I was also disappointed in the way it seemed to wrap up as - an unusual - love story. Most of the way through it actually felt like it was a story of addiction and people's lives falling apart. I wanted to hear more from Daisy in the "where are they now?" chapter to see her come out the other side.
That's all the negatives... It definitely was interesting to hear more about that world of rock and fame in 60s & 70s and the characters felt nuanced. I liked the portrayal of women and particularly Karen dealing with being an object of affection but not wanting to be defined by that. I think that's still quite rare in fiction, to have a sympathetic portrayal of a woman who doesn't love a man back. I also liked Camilla and Daisy's respect for each other.
Camilla and Billy's relationship also felt like an honest portrayal of the sacr fices and compromised it takes to make a marriage work.
The "twist" fell flat for me, it didn't really add anything and it jarred a bit in retrospect when you re-read the early chapters.
The device of everyone bring a slightly unreliable narrator, because memory doesn't hold true after decades was near to start with but felt a bit laboured by then end. I also found the very qu ck suggestion of short quotes became a bit unrealistic and repetitive. I would have been interested to see some longer sections or have the narrator acknowledge that assembling dialogue that way is quite artificial
I was also disappointed in the way it seemed to wrap up as - an unusual - love story. Most of the way through it actually felt like it was a story of addiction and people's lives falling apart. I wanted to hear more from Daisy in the "where are they now?" chapter to see her come out the other side.
That's all the negatives... It definitely was interesting to hear more about that world of rock and fame in 60s & 70s and the characters felt nuanced. I liked the portrayal of women and particularly Karen dealing with being an object of affection but not wanting to be defined by that. I think that's still quite rare in fiction, to have a sympathetic portrayal of a woman who doesn't love a man back. I also liked Camilla and Daisy's respect for each other.
Camilla and Billy's relationship also felt like an honest portrayal of the sacr fices and compromised it takes to make a marriage work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Vomit, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
Minor: Terminal illness
faithsbookreads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Alcohol, Infidelity, Abortion, Addiction, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, and Drug use
daydaybookbay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story is written as excerpts of interviews from multiple viewpoints. I think this is a fun and unique way to tell the story of all the characters from their own perspectives. The reader can see right away where the story changes based on each person's experience.
There are so many characters involved in this novel, but they are all so distinctly different from one another, you have no problem keeping them straight. Warren is the comic hero of the story. With all the dark themes, his character lightens the mood.
I started flipping to the back of the book where the lyrics of the songs are printed. Each time they mention a new song, I go back and read the lyrics. I think it helps create a better understanding of Billy and Daisy's actual feelings and emotions.
I absolutely loved reading this book. It was fun and uplifting while also being dark and self-reflecting. I hate this feeling I have connecting with Simone. It makes me sad on a personal level, but I think that's why her quotes stick with me so much.
Check the TWs if you have concerns, but I definitely-100%-recommend this book.
There are so many characters involved in this novel, but they are all so distinctly different from one another, you have no problem keeping them straight. Warren is the comic hero of the story. With all the dark themes, his character lightens the mood.
I started flipping to the back of the book where the lyrics of the songs are printed. Each time they mention a new song, I go back and read the lyrics. I think it helps create a better understanding of Billy and Daisy's actual feelings and emotions.
I absolutely loved reading this book. It was fun and uplifting while also being dark and self-reflecting. I hate this feeling I have connecting with Simone. It makes me sad on a personal level, but I think that's why her quotes stick with me so much.
Check the TWs if you have concerns, but I definitely-100%-recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug use, and Addiction
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death, Abortion, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Infidelity
Minor: Chronic illness, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Blood
emialmonacid's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
No tengo palabras, realmente boquiabierta me quedé, y cerré el libro con una sonrisita.
Qué viaje que es leer este libro de verdad, una cosa de no creer las tremendas tramas que se saca esta mujer, y lo rápido que se lee este libro.
Una cantidad de personajes entrañables, una escritura y un formato que al menos yo no había tenido el placer de leer antes, los guiños a lo largo de la lectura, y más que las frases bonitas, enseñanzas de vida. Realmente la forma en que está contada la historia, parece una biografía. Es como si incluso llegaras a pensar “¿Dónde he visto a Daisy antes?” “¿Realmente es solo un personaje de un libro?”.
Muchísimo mejor que los siete maridos, esta si que es una joya del entretenimiento, del compromiso, de la fidelidad, de los vicios, de los errores, y por supuesto de la vida.
Recomiendo brutal y violentamente, me llevo esta historia y a sus personajes en el corazón, porque que bonito es leerlos contar sus historias, con una mirada de madurez, desde el futuro y con una mirada hacia el pasado. Increíble, un abracito al corazón y un “¿Crees que no puedes hacerlo? Mira a Daisy, mira a Billy, mira a Karen, mira a Camila, ellos lo hicieron, porqué tú no podrias?”. Así definiría este libro.
Qué viaje que es leer este libro de verdad, una cosa de no creer las tremendas tramas que se saca esta mujer, y lo rápido que se lee este libro.
Una cantidad de personajes entrañables, una escritura y un formato que al menos yo no había tenido el placer de leer antes, los guiños a lo largo de la lectura, y más que las frases bonitas, enseñanzas de vida. Realmente la forma en que está contada la historia, parece una biografía. Es como si incluso llegaras a pensar “¿Dónde he visto a Daisy antes?” “¿Realmente es solo un personaje de un libro?”.
Muchísimo mejor que los siete maridos, esta si que es una joya del entretenimiento, del compromiso, de la fidelidad, de los vicios, de los errores, y por supuesto de la vida.
Recomiendo brutal y violentamente, me llevo esta historia y a sus personajes en el corazón, porque que bonito es leerlos contar sus historias, con una mirada de madurez, desde el futuro y con una mirada hacia el pasado. Increíble, un abracito al corazón y un “¿Crees que no puedes hacerlo? Mira a Daisy, mira a Billy, mira a Karen, mira a Camila, ellos lo hicieron, porqué tú no podrias?”. Así definiría este libro.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Abortion, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse
dazzy's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Grief, Infidelity, Abortion, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Emotional abuse
tiiiger35's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is one of my favourites. I love everything about this book. If you’re a Fleetwood Mac fan, you’ll love, not only the overall aesthetic of the characters & setting but, the familiarity of Daisy & Billy’s tumultuous relationship, which echoes that of Stevie Nicks & Lindsay Buckingham. Stevie herself has now admitted how much of herself she sees in Daisy Jones.
This is always my go to recommendation for anyone in a reading slump or anyone who loves the whole 70/80s era of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.
The tv series is one of very few that does its book justice but, I think to truly appreciate this story, the beauty lies in the details within the book.
This is always my go to recommendation for anyone in a reading slump or anyone who loves the whole 70/80s era of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.
The tv series is one of very few that does its book justice but, I think to truly appreciate this story, the beauty lies in the details within the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Pregnancy, Abortion, Cursing, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Terminal illness
dmackreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I really wanted to love this book and at first I thought I would but it was just so toxic and I really didn’t find Billy or Daisy likable as time went on.
I actually considered not finishing a couple times. I feel like this just goes with the stigma of musicians being addicts, drunks, destructive, and partying all the time. Sprinkle in some homewrecking and cheating along with some supposedly great music and that pretty much sums up this book. The ONLY lovable character was Camila, ugh my baby 🫶🏼 however a few times I was questioning her logic but I guess it all worked out in the end.
I can see how some people really love this book but, I could’ve went without.
I actually considered not finishing a couple times. I feel like this just goes with the stigma of musicians being addicts, drunks, destructive, and partying all the time. Sprinkle in some homewrecking and cheating along with some supposedly great music and that pretty much sums up this book. The ONLY lovable character was Camila, ugh my baby 🫶🏼 however a few times I was questioning her logic but I guess it all worked out in the end.
I can see how some people really love this book but, I could’ve went without.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Addiction, Toxic relationship, and Death
Minor: Pregnancy and Sexual content