Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

108 reviews

readingwithredandthemagpie's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted sad medium-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

4.0

This was a fun and quick read that I picked up because I enjoyed the show. I enjoyed it, but honestly the character development on the show was much more compelling and interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Terminal illness

bxnny's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Abortion, and Pregnancy

Minor: Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Injury/Injury detail

malerivero's review against another edition

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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol

o_holynight's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring

• 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

HOT TAKE the show was better. The slight differences in story made both very interesting and fun to watch/listen to! I just feel like the show had a lot more emotion to it (perhaps because it was happening in “real time” and not just all retellings, though that is a very fun way of writing a book!)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Infidelity

Minor: Terminal illness

katy_bee's review against another edition

slow-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

3.0

This was only ok by the end, although I was pulled along by bits if it early on.

The "twist" fell flat for me, it didn't really add anything and it jarred a bit in retrospect when you re-read the early chapters.

The device of everyone bring a slightly unreliable narrator, because memory doesn't hold true after decades was near to start with but felt a bit laboured by then end. I also found the very qu ck suggestion of short quotes became a bit unrealistic and repetitive. I would have been interested to see some longer sections or have the narrator acknowledge that assembling dialogue that way is quite artificial

I was also disappointed in the way it seemed to wrap up as - an unusual - love story. Most of the way through it actually felt like it was a story of addiction and people's lives falling apart. I wanted to hear more from Daisy in the "where are they now?" chapter to see her come out the other side.

That's all the negatives... It definitely was interesting to hear more about that world of rock and fame in 60s & 70s and the characters felt nuanced. I liked the portrayal of women and particularly Karen dealing with being an object of affection but not wanting to be defined by that. I think that's still quite rare in fiction, to have a sympathetic portrayal of a woman who doesn't love a man back. I also liked Camilla and Daisy's respect for each other.

Camilla and Billy's relationship also felt like an honest portrayal of the sacr fices and compromised it takes to make a marriage work.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Abortion, and Pregnancy

Minor: Terminal illness

daydaybookbay's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

The story is written as excerpts of interviews from multiple viewpoints. I think this is a fun and unique way to tell the story of all the characters from their own perspectives. The reader can see right away where the story changes based on each person's experience. 

There are so many characters involved in this novel, but they are all so distinctly different from one another, you have no problem keeping them straight. Warren is the comic hero of the story. With all the dark themes, his character lightens the mood. 

I started flipping to the back of the book where the lyrics of the songs are printed. Each time they mention a new song, I go back and read the lyrics. I think it helps create a better understanding of Billy and Daisy's actual feelings and emotions.

I absolutely loved reading this book. It was fun and uplifting while also being dark and self-reflecting. I hate this feeling I have connecting with Simone. It makes me sad on a personal level, but I think that's why her quotes stick with me so much.

Check the TWs if you have concerns, but I definitely-100%-recommend this book.

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

humanbean84's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, and Misogyny

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Terminal illness and Abortion

tiiiger35's review against another edition

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: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Abortion, and Pregnancy

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, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Moderate: Terminal illness, Abortion, and Pregnancy

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

violentpeach's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Abortion

Minor: Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, and Pregnancy