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ccoulton's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
efamared's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
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
4.75
manderzreadz's review against another edition
4.0
Very relevant, timely, and important book that brings perspective to issues going on in society and ultimately how we respond to them shows our true character. The ending dragged on a bit, but overall a solid read.
cerysejones's review against another edition
3.0
Very Daisy Jones & the Six-esque with the format but the civil rights aspects gave it a bit more depth which I liked. However, I kept expecting the plot to pick up and it never really did and then suddenly the book was over. Still enjoyed the 70s music vibes (of course) but it didn’t quite hit in the way I wanted it to. (3.5 stars)
music_girl84's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Racism, Murder, Hate crime, Drug use, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Cursing, Death, Addiction, Alcohol, Grief, and Drug abuse
mrsclicquot's review against another edition
4.0
It’s difficult not to compare this book to Daisy Jones but this story had more things to bring to light. Opal Jewel is a bad ass and I only wish I could be as courageous as her.
eponym13's review against another edition
Could not get into the novel. May try again some other time.
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
A journalist wants to find out the truth about her father and his affair with the singer Opal Jewel. In doing so, she interviews Opal and other bandmates, as well as others who were either influencers or admirers of Opal. Nev was her bandmate and the journalist questions his intentions and feelings for Opal, as well as his involvement in the incident that killed the journalist's father.
A good introspective on the music scene of the 1970s, as well as the sex, drugs, and the racial tensions.
Interesting.
A good introspective on the music scene of the 1970s, as well as the sex, drugs, and the racial tensions.
Interesting.
issianne's review against another edition
4.0
The best way I can describe this one is if Daisy Jones actually stood for something. (I love Daisy but Opal knows the world's bigger than herself.)
This book was very different than what I expected. It has a similar plot to "Daisy Jones and the Six" with a similar narrative style to "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." Dawnie Walton and Taylor Jenkins Reid should have collab sometime. Enough about TJR's books... In the grand scheme of the book, it's about Opal and Nev's short-lived jump to fame together. Truly, the book is about Opal and the hills she's ready to die on. Our narrator is Sunny Curtis, daughter of Opal and Nev's drummer who was killed at the show that launched their careers.
While most books about musicians in the seventies is focused on drugs, sex, and rock and roll--this one reflects on race, afro-punk, and self-discovery. It's discussion of performative allyship is an essential one that white people need listen in on.
There were moments in the book that felt rushed and could've been fleshed out more. For a book that was supposedly about Opal and Nev in the first half, the author didn't completely expand on the relationship between the two main characters. Sunny has this revelation that the book's not about Nev, but I had already felt that lack of subsistence around him before then.
This book was very different than what I expected. It has a similar plot to "Daisy Jones and the Six" with a similar narrative style to "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." Dawnie Walton and Taylor Jenkins Reid should have collab sometime. Enough about TJR's books... In the grand scheme of the book, it's about Opal and Nev's short-lived jump to fame together. Truly, the book is about Opal and the hills she's ready to die on. Our narrator is Sunny Curtis, daughter of Opal and Nev's drummer who was killed at the show that launched their careers.
While most books about musicians in the seventies is focused on drugs, sex, and rock and roll--this one reflects on race, afro-punk, and self-discovery. It's discussion of performative allyship is an essential one that white people need listen in on.
There were moments in the book that felt rushed and could've been fleshed out more. For a book that was supposedly about Opal and Nev in the first half, the author didn't completely expand on the relationship between the two main characters. Sunny has this revelation that the book's not about Nev, but I had already felt that lack of subsistence around him before then.
mosreads's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0