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paisleybh 's review for:
Daisy Jones & The Six
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is nothing short of captivating, and it’s one of the most unique and immersive reading experiences I’ve had in a long time. The format, written as an oral history, is absolutely perfect for telling this story. It allows us to see the rise and fall of the band from every possible angle, giving each character a voice and offering a full spectrum of perspectives that enrich the entire narrative.
The structure works brilliantly because it feels like you’re watching a documentary or listening to a band tell their own story, which gives the book such a vivid, real feeling. Every character gets their own moment to speak, and you get to experience their personal thoughts, motivations, and regrets. This multi-voiced storytelling is ideal for a story about a band—each person’s interpretation of the events adds layers to the overall truth, and it perfectly mirrors how we often view history or events differently depending on our perspective. It’s dynamic and pulls you deeper into the emotional turmoil, the highs, and the lows of the band’s journey.
Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne, the two main characters, are compelling and complex in a way that made me deeply invested in their story. Their chemistry is undeniable, but it’s also flawed, and watching their relationship unfold, both musically and personally, is a rollercoaster of emotions. The conflicts within the band, the dynamics of fame, and the impact on their personal lives feel so authentic—almost like you’re reading about real people.
What I loved about Daisy Jones & The Six is how Taylor Jenkins Reid perfectly captures the chaos and intensity of what I would imagine the 70s rock-and-roll scene would be, blending it with personal stories of love, loss, and self-destruction. The emotional depth of the characters’ struggles with addiction, identity, and their relationships was powerful, and Reid doesn’t shy away from showing the darker sides of fame and success.
The book also weaves in some truly unforgettable music, and I kept imagining how the songs might sound in my head as I read. The way the band’s music evolves alongside their personal stories is brilliant. You can really feel the heart and soul poured into each song, and it made me even more invested in their journey.
Highly recommend.
ETA: not completely relevant but the shows "adaptation," really frustrates me. To make a long complaint short, it feels more like fan fiction than the story we get from this amazing book.
The structure works brilliantly because it feels like you’re watching a documentary or listening to a band tell their own story, which gives the book such a vivid, real feeling. Every character gets their own moment to speak, and you get to experience their personal thoughts, motivations, and regrets. This multi-voiced storytelling is ideal for a story about a band—each person’s interpretation of the events adds layers to the overall truth, and it perfectly mirrors how we often view history or events differently depending on our perspective. It’s dynamic and pulls you deeper into the emotional turmoil, the highs, and the lows of the band’s journey.
Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne, the two main characters, are compelling and complex in a way that made me deeply invested in their story. Their chemistry is undeniable, but it’s also flawed, and watching their relationship unfold, both musically and personally, is a rollercoaster of emotions. The conflicts within the band, the dynamics of fame, and the impact on their personal lives feel so authentic—almost like you’re reading about real people.
What I loved about Daisy Jones & The Six is how Taylor Jenkins Reid perfectly captures the chaos and intensity of what I would imagine the 70s rock-and-roll scene would be, blending it with personal stories of love, loss, and self-destruction. The emotional depth of the characters’ struggles with addiction, identity, and their relationships was powerful, and Reid doesn’t shy away from showing the darker sides of fame and success.
The book also weaves in some truly unforgettable music, and I kept imagining how the songs might sound in my head as I read. The way the band’s music evolves alongside their personal stories is brilliant. You can really feel the heart and soul poured into each song, and it made me even more invested in their journey.
Highly recommend.
ETA: not completely relevant but the shows "adaptation," really frustrates me. To make a long complaint short, it feels more like fan fiction than the story we get from this amazing book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use