Reviews with content warning for Pregnancy - Daisy Jones & The Six

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.

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malerivero's review against another edition

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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

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katy_bee's review against another edition

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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.

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faithsbookreads's review against another edition

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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

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daydaybookbay's review against another edition

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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.

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emialmonacid's review against another edition

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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.

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dazzy's review against another edition

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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

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