Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

263 reviews

mishasmum's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.25

Overall this was a really enjoyable and easy read. It is romantic but not raunchy. The characters are relatable and likable and I felt invested in the story. The group dynamics were funny and the relationships interesting. I really enjoyed the historical setting of rock and roll in the sixties. It was cool and fun, and the book almost felt like a study of that scene and era.
My only issues with this book are that the characters and tropes sometimes felt cliche, especially Daisy was emphasized as the ultimate cool girl in a way that made her not feel like a real person. Though that may be a purposeful demonstration of her celebrity image. It also lacked an intense climax, potentially as a result of the interview format.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Addiction, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death of parent, Eating disorder, Abortion, and Infidelity

colecordium's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I finished this on the tram this morning and cried.
After having watched the show, I was determined to read it finally. I understand why they made the changes they made to it and honestly, both version were exceptional in their own way but there’s a clear difference between book and show Billy and I’m not actually sure which one I prefer.
All in all, I took off 0.25 stars because I couldn’t stand Eddie’s whining the whole time.
Apart from that, I loved all the characters and loved the full cast reading of this.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Emotional abuse

lilacfoxes's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, and Drug abuse

Moderate: Abortion and Eating disorder

Minor: War and Suicidal thoughts

malerivero's review

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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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

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Abortion, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse

dazzy's review

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use

Moderate: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Grief, Infidelity, Abortion, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Emotional abuse

dandeliongirl's review

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Infidelity

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Eating disorder

tiiiger35's review

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. 

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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

xosirenox's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Abortion, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness

Minor: Death, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Self harm, and Vomit

ambercunningham's review

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Abortion, Death, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment