dreadpiraterudis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Such a fun read!! Glad I waited until all of the hype died down because the writing was engaging and built a nostalgic, crazy world without having long, dragging exposition. The interview style was perfect for the genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Abortion, and Sexual content
theaa_reads's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
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
5.0
this book really left me speachless and the end broke my heart.
i loved the interview style. it was such an unique way to tell the story of daisy and the band.
at some points it was so heartbreaking and it was such a real book. no real happy endings, no perfect band, no perfect love.
the plot twist at the end was so surprising and i realized that the book wasn‘t about daisy or the band. it really was about (SPOILER!?) camila.
i loved the interview style. it was such an unique way to tell the story of daisy and the band.
at some points it was so heartbreaking and it was such a real book. no real happy endings, no perfect band, no perfect love.
the plot twist at the end was so surprising and i realized that the book wasn‘t about daisy or the band. it really was about (SPOILER!?) camila.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Alcoholism, Addiction, Drug use, Alcohol, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Death
shrayirene_fourhousesreview's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
I loved this book! The characters were layered and nuanced - something that I'm coming to expect from Taylor Jenkins Reid. And the audiobook was phenomenal for this format - interviews and articles. Each character had their own voice. I felt like I was listening to a documentary, not a fictional book. The emotions that each actor put into their character's words was so well done, probably the best that I've ever listened to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Abortion
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Abandonment, and Pregnancy
It's a book about rock n roll - lots of sex, drugs, and alcohol.kbweis's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Abortion
null8fuenfzehn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Addiction, and Abortion
unjellify's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
Minor: Abortion
nicolebobby's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
“That’s how it was back then. I was just supposed to be the inspiration for some man’s great idea. Well, fuck that… I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else’s muse. I am not a muse. I am the somebody. End of fucking story.“
I devoured this book in two days. I highlighted over twenty quotes. I’m talking about it with everyone I make contact with. This is what a five star book should feel like. So incredibly worth the hype!
I devoured this book in two days. I highlighted over twenty quotes. I’m talking about it with everyone I make contact with. This is what a five star book should feel like. So incredibly worth the hype!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Minor: Abortion
stephs_cozycorner's review against another edition
5.0
This is now my third book by Taylor Jenkins Reid and she’s quickly becoming a favourite author.
I don’t know why it has taken me so long to pick this one up, but I am so glad I finally did.
This book is a tour de force of sex, drugs and rock and roll. I quickly forgot while reading this book that this band is fictional. I even found myself running to google, only to remember this band wasn’t actually real. It was 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏 good.
The book is written entirely in an interview format.
TJR really has a way of sucking you into the story. You really feel the struggles in writing and recording the album, the rise and fall of the band, the ups and downs of each of the band members, which really makes the interview style narrative work.
Every character is beautiful and flawed and you really feel for every single one. And the female characters were all pretty bad ass!!
The music and songs are incredible, TJR actually wrote an entire album and included them in the back of the book.
I couldn’t help but get 𝘼𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 vibes when reading this one, or think of the comparisons to 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙘.
I am very excited to hear this is coming to the small screen in a mini series on Amazon Prime!!
I rotated between print and audio for this one and this was a stand out on audio. Every character in the book had a different narrator and it was perfect! Absolute audio perfection!!
Taylor Jenkins Reid has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one and has created a book and characters that feel so real it’s hard to believe this is a work of fiction.
⚠️ Drug abuse. Alcoholism. Addiction. Abortion. Infidelity.
I don’t know why it has taken me so long to pick this one up, but I am so glad I finally did.
This book is a tour de force of sex, drugs and rock and roll. I quickly forgot while reading this book that this band is fictional. I even found myself running to google, only to remember this band wasn’t actually real. It was 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏 good.
The book is written entirely in an interview format.
TJR really has a way of sucking you into the story. You really feel the struggles in writing and recording the album, the rise and fall of the band, the ups and downs of each of the band members, which really makes the interview style narrative work.
Every character is beautiful and flawed and you really feel for every single one. And the female characters were all pretty bad ass!!
The music and songs are incredible, TJR actually wrote an entire album and included them in the back of the book.
I couldn’t help but get 𝘼𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 vibes when reading this one, or think of the comparisons to 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙘.
I am very excited to hear this is coming to the small screen in a mini series on Amazon Prime!!
I rotated between print and audio for this one and this was a stand out on audio. Every character in the book had a different narrator and it was perfect! Absolute audio perfection!!
Taylor Jenkins Reid has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one and has created a book and characters that feel so real it’s hard to believe this is a work of fiction.
⚠️ Drug abuse. Alcoholism. Addiction. Abortion. Infidelity.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Addiction, Abortion, and Infidelity
abeards7's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really enjoy reading books by this author. This book was very good and well written. It wasn't my personal favorite topic of interest. But it was well done and I'd recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, and Abortion
passionatereader78's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
I enjoyed this ride down memory lane with Daisy Jones and the Six! This book is beautifully written with the different point of views. I loved the way the author took us on the emotional ride of a music group. It felt like I was watching an interview with a popular group and they were recollecting on their rise to fame. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I hope the miniseries is as good as the book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abortion, Alcoholism, Addiction, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Vomit