Scan barcode
laracroft2001's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
bookhead420's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Infidelity, and Drug abuse
Minor: Abortion and Domestic abuse
gabigw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Addiction
Minor: Abortion
katy_bee's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Vomit, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
Minor: Terminal illness
daydaybookbay's review against another edition
- 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
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.
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
lyssabee123's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Pregnancy
crystalvyces's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Bullying, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Pregnancy, and Drug use
rebekkamafia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Drug use, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Abortion, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent and Death
kathrynshields's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Mental illness
Moderate: Physical abuse, Abortion, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Death, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
Minor: Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Sexism
magnan1mouse's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Pregnancy, Abortion, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death, Adult/minor relationship, and Death of parent