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Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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samanderson24's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This is the first oral-history format I have read, and I was expecting to love it but I totally did. I couldn’t imagine a better way to tell this story.

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dlsmk's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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

Well...that was unexpected.

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lexitorny's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This book was just incredible! I couldn’t put it down. I didn’t think I’d like the interview style but I loved it! It’s such an interesting way to tell such a complex story!

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turnerclai's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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

4.5

I flew through this book in four days. I expected it to be just like Evelyn Hugo and it wasn’t. But it was Daisy Jones. It was exciting and intriguing and fun. It made me nostalgic for hard rock and the concerts my parents grew up and fell in love going to. It made me crave the best that live music brings in your chest. I was surprised that compared to Evelyn Hugo, Daisy was just like able enough for me to root for her, but I don’t at all disagree with her ending.

I never supported her and billy as a couple and although it was exciting and dynamic, I always saw it as infatuation and that Billy should be with his wife and children. The plot line of Karen’s abortion entirely changed my view of graham after liking him for most the book. Finding out that Julia, Billy’s daughter was the author adds such a layer to the story. Lastly, the note Camila leaves after her death was the best way to end it I think. I don’t like the idea of billy loving or being with another woman after losing his wife, but I like the idea of him and Daisy reconnecting, both finally sober.

Dream Big, Little Bird. Love, Daisy <3

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rachelmerrie's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

The writing was good (as per usual with TJR) and the purpose was engaging, but imo it was an overall fairly boring story. I loved the ending though.

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jenesaisquoi's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional reflective 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

3.25

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hardcover_hazel's review against another edition

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emotional reflective 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

4.5

4.5 ✨

"It should also be noted that, on matters both big and small, sometimes accounts of the same event differ. The truth often lies, unclaimed, in the middle."

This is not a happy book. This is a book of longing, angst, love, struggle - rock 'n roll.

** Please read the trigger warnings before reading **

I loved this book. I loved the transcript style. I loved the raw emotion. I loved the way the characters seemed so real. I so badly wanted to go listen to their music 😂 (and a song released in preparation for the miniseries while I was reading which is just so cool). I love how TJR just knows how to make me cry.

The reason why it's not getting 5 stars from me is because it seems to be building up to this one last show, and it's a bit anticlimactic. BUT I still loved how it was done - with lessons that characters pass on to others that you can apply in your own life.

The characters in the book aren't perfect, and you don't fall in love with them. What you fall in love with is their emotions. How more real that feels. The difficult decisions that were made.

TJR even wrote the songs for their album at the back!! How amazing. I love that, I love finding the hidden meanings and stories behind each song.

I also loved that some stories didn't completely match up. Like how someone made a bet but both parties remembered winning 😂. Or how something was done but the was good reasoning behind it that others didn't know or understand. It really adds a touch to making the whole thing feel more real. How the truth often lies, unclaimed, in the middle.

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