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maakbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
2023:
Austin and Ally walked so Daisy and Billy (and this book as a whole) could run.
I still don't really like Billy and think he gets the best of both worlds by the end of the book, despite everything.
Karen was my favorite character.
What is it with Taylor Jenkins Reid and putting a plot twist in the book about who is interviewing the main character?
2019:
Hear me out here. I know that everyone LOVES this book and I 100% see why, there were just a few things that I had some issues with. But let's start with the positives.
I listened to this on audiobook and the audiobook was amazing and I could barely put it down. I really liked the feminist ideas expressed throughout this book and each of the characters had their own identifiable personalities.
Most of the issues I had with this book lie in the ending, so I am going to get into spoilers. I didn't like how everything ended up so perfect and wrapped up in a little bow. Sure Camila died, but I have a sinking feeling that that only happened so that Reid could open up the possibility of Daisy and Billy, so people who liked them together could have that potential fantasy. It seems like, with the way some of the guys were going, that at least one of the actual band members would be dead. Additionally, I liked that all that Karen stood for, but she was the only one of the band who ended up without being married and/or having kids, which was a little disappointing.
All of the characters were unlikable in their own rights and, while I think that Reid did a good job, I had a hard time connecting with most of the characters. I found so much of their problems to just be ones that I don't care about and I was getting a little fed up with Eddie whining about shit all the time.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but my issues with it held me back from giving it a higher rating.
Austin and Ally walked so Daisy and Billy (and this book as a whole) could run.
I still don't really like Billy and think he gets the best of both worlds by the end of the book, despite everything.
Karen was my favorite character.
What is it with Taylor Jenkins Reid and putting a plot twist in the book about who is interviewing the main character?
2019:
Hear me out here. I know that everyone LOVES this book and I 100% see why, there were just a few things that I had some issues with. But let's start with the positives.
I listened to this on audiobook and the audiobook was amazing and I could barely put it down. I really liked the feminist ideas expressed throughout this book and each of the characters had their own identifiable personalities.
Most of the issues I had with this book lie in the ending, so I am going to get into spoilers. I didn't like how everything ended up so perfect and wrapped up in a little bow. Sure Camila died, but I have a sinking feeling that that only happened so that Reid could open up the possibility of Daisy and Billy, so people who liked them together could have that potential fantasy. It seems like, with the way some of the guys were going, that at least one of the actual band members would be dead. Additionally, I liked that all that Karen stood for, but she was the only one of the band who ended up without being married and/or having kids, which was a little disappointing.
All of the characters were unlikable in their own rights and, while I think that Reid did a good job, I had a hard time connecting with most of the characters. I found so much of their problems to just be ones that I don't care about and I was getting a little fed up with Eddie whining about shit all the time.
Overall, I enjoyed this book, but my issues with it held me back from giving it a higher rating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Death, Abortion, and War
hiddeninfantasy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
goodgirlsguidetobooks's review
emotional
fast-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
5.0
Re-read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Death and Abortion
milflover01's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Wow.umm . It’s a good ass book i mean it made me cry at the end i hate billy but also im rooting him and i think daisy is a badass bitch that if i would meet in real life i would probably be in love with her. It took a while before anything Really interesting happened but when it did it HAPPENED the writer wrote the interview format so well it’s amazing. In conclusion Camila is the greatest woman alive. Men are icky. Especially in the 70s i would read it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Pedophilia, Sexism, and Pregnancy
signeskov's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Taylor Jenkins-Reid is an excellent storyteller, and the cast of voices that brought this novel to life in its audio format were just as good (I would especially highlight the performances of Karen, Billy, and Daisy - man, they brought the characters to life). I am not sure if I would have rated the book as highly if not for those stellar performances. Though, in all its simplistic documentary-style way of presenting us a story, Daisy Jones and the Six still stand out in the nitty-gritty glamour of the golden age of rock n roll. As an admirer of bands like Fleetwood Mac and a keen interest in this period in modern American history, the plot of this book simply reeled me in. How very exciting that the music is now coming to life by the help of musicians like Phoebe Bridgers - it’s almost a full-circle moment for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
hanhantap's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion
opheliafrey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Abortion
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Sexism, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
cristinareading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-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? Yes
4.25
This book gives me the vibes of the movie Almost Famous. Alot of rock and roll vibes. I would say a HUGE trigger warning for drug use.
It has short chapters (in a way) its easy to put it down and pick it up again.
It has short chapters (in a way) its easy to put it down and pick it up again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, and Pregnancy
ashleyvharris's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I just don’t know how to feel about this book!!! I hate it so much I love it? Or maybe it’s the other way around???
TJR has an undeniable talent for transporting readers to a special place in time. Her distinct sense of voice is easy to get lost in. When you combine that voice with dynamic, lively settings like 1970’s SoCal, TJR’s storytelling really soars.
The characters in this novel feel well-developed, although not fully in all cases, as with band members Warren, Pete, and Eddie. Graham and Karen are underrated and I wish we could’ve seen a bit more of them, both together and individually.
Daisy and Billy felt the most dynamic given their roles as main characters. But my real struggle with this book came from the pure un-likability of Daisy Jones. There was not a moment that I found her bearable or sympathetic. Her selfishness, immaturity, and manipulation of people around her were like nails on a chalk board. I was not able to connect with her on any level.
Billy was just as unlikable as Daisy, but was more accessible in his journey of sobriety and parenthood. The real difference between him and Daisy being that he put in the work to achieve the life he wanted for himself and his family while Daisy simply didn’t.
I would never have finished this book if not for Camila. She is the hero of this story and a worthwhile character to root for. Camila is what gives this book life, which I assume is exactly what TJR intended. Camila is the readers way into the story. She is most of us; on the outside of fame looking in. Without her, this world of fame, drugs, and rock’n’roll would feel too removed for us to truly find a place of redemption in it.
With grit, devotion, and two very different women, TJR brings to life a fleeting moment in time that remains a pivotal piece of US and music history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Sexism, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
booksalacarte's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
Daisy Jones and the six - 4⭐️ 2🌶️
Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it's the rock 'n' roll she loves most. By the time she's twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things.
Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she's pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road.
Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend.
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✨My Opinion✨
This was written like an oral history/interview documentary and it was so interesting having the overlapping accounts of this band’s timeline.
I found the character’s voices to be dynamic and intriguing. I really enjoyed this story. Especially the bittersweet ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Death